Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2023 Kia Niro has 2 recalls, 43 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
43
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated September 6, 2026
23V298000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Tell...
25V024000
SEATS
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid vehicles. The floor wiring assembly beneath the fro...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2023 Kia Niro SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | After sitting 2 weeks at airport parking. 12 volt Battery dead . Unsafe to repeatedly have to take o... |
| Jul 8, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid EX has experienced multiple warning messages and unresolved concerns after p... |
| Jun 26, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | There's a problem with the horn in my car. Either the high or low. The problem is intermittent and t... |
| May 15, 2026 | Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | Car seat lower hip straps frayed on both sides. Had we been in an accident I have no doubt the strap... |
| Apr 25, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When stopping for a traffic sign or light, the car announces that it is shifting into park and does ... |
| Apr 23, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2023 Kia Niro. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle inde... |
| Apr 22, 2026 | STEERING,WHEELS | The contact owns a 2023 Kia Niro. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 40 MPH, t... |
| Feb 2, 2026 | AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am filing a complaint regarding my 2023 Kia Niro and Safety Recall SC332. The recall involves a da... |
| Oct 22, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | My car has clunking noises coming from the front left suspension, they occur more often and getting ... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | When attempting to activate the parking brake there is no response from the vehicle. No matter how m... |
| Aug 31, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Driving VA Interstate 64. Traveling right side travel lane approximately 70 mph. Had ADAS engaged. ... |
| Aug 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | On multiple occasions, the car has flashed an error on the dash stating there was a problem with the... |
| Jul 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE | I was driving my 2023 Kia Niro PHEV into my garage after running an errand, going very slowly. Sudde... |
| Feb 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | I received a recall notice SC332 several weeks ago. In February I visited ALM Kia in Perry, GA. Th... |
| Dec 2, 2024 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES | I bought my Niro hybrid EX Touring new from the dealership in 2023. The first issue arose when the c... |
| Oct 21, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | On Oct 4, 2024, a driver rolled into my car on an incline. While waiting for the police, I looked in... |
| Oct 20, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | This May of been a cause of a defective Harness Assembly that has taken a few tries to get repaired ... |
| Oct 4, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My wife was in an accident on [XXX] around [XXX] at the intersection of [XXX] . She had exchanged s... |
| Oct 2, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | USB connectivity is intermittent. This involves using the USB A connection in the center console as... |
| Jul 13, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Engine light indicating error code P040100. Dealership noted excessive buildup in emission tube, co... |