2024 Kia Niro
Only 10 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2024
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2024: 10 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 82 |
| 2018 | 60 |
| 2019 | 56 |
| 2020 | 38 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 44 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Forward collision avoidance
4 of 10 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
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My 2024 Kia Niro Hybrid has experienced multiple issues that I believe should be documented. The vehicle previously displayed an Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning. It was taken to an authorized Kia dealership for diagnosis and repair.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-30
Electrical system
3 of 10 total reports mention: electrical system.
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What happened? While driving my 2025 KIA Niro on [XXX] , I stopped at a red light behind another vehicle. Suddenly, my car was rear-ended by another vehicle, causing a significant impact that pushed my car forward into the vehicle in front.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-02-18
Also filed under Air bags
Power train
2 of 10 total reports mention: power train.
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I have experienced two incidents of sudden, severely reduced propulsion while driving my 2024 Kia Niro Hybrid. The incidents occurred several weeks apart. During both incidents, pressing the accelerator did not produce normal acceleration.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-28
Also filed under Engine and vehicle speed control
Engine
2 of 10 total reports mention: engine.
Visibility/wiper
1 of 10 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2025-02-27Electrical system, seats25V024000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2024 Kia Niro — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V024000 · Electrical system, seats
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2024 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 2024 Kia Niro?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Kia Niro have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.