Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Kia Niro has 1 recall, 7 complaints.
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Recalls
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Complaints
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Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
23V534000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Niro and 2018-2022 Niro Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Fluid may leak into the printed circuit board...
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2021 Kia Niro.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | EV motor and drive train have a clattering noise, much like a playing card attached to a bicycle cla... |
| Jul 8, 2024 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I was backing out of a tandem parking spot in a private garage and got too close to a pillar, and tr... |
| Jan 18, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I received important safety recall letter for NHTSA recall # 23V534. the HCA & or Fuse might need t... |
| Oct 14, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Vehicle is available for inspection upon request. HEV light lit up on dashboard and a warning messag... |
| Sep 29, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Problem has not been remedied. What is my recourse? How long do I have to drive around worried about... |
| Sep 14, 2022 | VISIBILITY | While driving on a major highway, my sunroof suddenly exploded. Luckily the screen was pulled shut ... |
| Jul 4, 2021 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | There is a silver strip of "trim" running completely across the dashboard just above the radio contr... |