Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2023 Kia Niro has 2 recalls, 36 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
36
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| Jul 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Car makes "clicking noises" when accelerating or braking that appears coming from engine bay or fron... |
| Jun 24, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The air-conditioning compressor failed internally sending debris into the condenser. I have read Kia... |
| Jun 10, 2024 | STEERING,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Last year, I purchased a new 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid and had a 24-month lease contract on it. After 9 m... |
| May 4, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My car drives forward when in reverse. This happened twice. Second time I was able to get it on vide... |
| May 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I am experiencing the same issues as the individual who documented incident #11685147. When I turn t... |
| Apr 24, 2024 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While entering into a parking spot at minimal speed, the vehicle experienced an unexpected spontaneo... |
| Mar 4, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving when another vehicle hit my driver side tire area. Car was totaled but no airbags depl... |