2023 Kia Niro

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2023 Kia Niro
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:54:47.628Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2023: 39 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2017	75
2018	56
2019	53
2020	35
2021	9
2022	27
2023	39
2024	8
2025	13
2026	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26%

26% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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The components and systems failing are the brakes, adaptive cruise control, smart stop n go cruise control and electrical. Yes it is available for inspection upon request.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230706

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 15%

15% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

AIR BAGS 15%

15% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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I was in a very light two-car collision on 08-09-2023. Both cars had little to no damages, just very minute scratches that are very hard to see.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230908

The contact owns a 2023 Kia Niro. The contact stated that while making a left turn a second vehicle crashed into the front driver's side of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230908

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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While slowing down (without bringing it to a full stop) to make a left turn, car dies, losses all propulsion power just coasts. First it happened intermittently than more often. First it happened in low speed later even with highway speed.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230330

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20230526 — electrical system

Kia America, Inc.

Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC270.

Campaign 23V298000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20250227 — electrical system, seats

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect, replace and reroute the floor wiring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, dealers will install wiring covers. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2025.

Campaign 25V024000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2023 Kia Niro — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for electrical system issues (10 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for air bags issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 23V298000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Verify recall 25V024000 (electrical system, seats) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2023 Kia Niro reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Kia Niro?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2023 Kia Niro have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.