2025 Kia Niro
Only 17 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 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2025
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2025: 17 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 17 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Suspension
3 of 17 total reports mention: suspension.
Show complaint excerpts
Finally got car back from previous repairs and it was making a loud groaning noise all the time. Took it back to dealership and they said they had to repair the rack and pinion system and the gears were shredded.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-23
Also filed under Electrical system and engine
Electrical system
3 of 17 total reports mention: electrical system.
Forward collision avoidance
3 of 17 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing warnings and adaptive cruise control.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact leased a 2025 Kia Niro. The contact was stopped at a traffic light during the night. When the light changed, the contact was partially turning when the other vehicle slammed into the contact's vehicle. No injuries were reported.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-05-06
Engine
2 of 17 total reports mention: engine.
Wheels
1 of 17 total reports mentions: wheels.
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
2025 Kia Niro — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 3 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 2025 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 2025 Kia Niro?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 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.