https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the KIA Niro EV. en-us Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:47:24 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev#complaint-2175183 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2020 Kia Niro EV. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under an undisclosed recall on two separate occasions; however, the part failed a third time after the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer declined to offer additional repairs under the recall. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V899000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); and associated the failures with the rec https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev#complaint-2169383 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I did an OTA update that made the rear view camera work intermittently. It would just flash an image every couple of seconds instead of a live stream. I took it into the dealer, and on the way, it totally gave out in the middle of traffic in a very unsafe way. I was flashed with many warning signs and was not able to get it started again for 5min by just turning it on/off again. I finally got it https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev#complaint-2169384 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I did an OTA update that made the rear view camera work intermittently. It would just flash an image every couple of seconds instead of a live stream. I took it into the dealer, and on the way, it totally gave out in the middle of traffic in a very unsafe way. I was flashed with many warning signs and was not able to get it started again for 5min by just turning it on/off again. I finally got it https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev#complaint-2130179 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT 1. Failed Component/System: EV plastic charging door does not open using the electronic unlock mechanism on the key. Unable to charge EV vehicle due to this fundamental failure. IMPORTANT: There are no manual override mechanisms provided by the manufacturer - KIA to open this charging door. This makes the EV both unsafe and unusable since it cannot be charged. 2. Safety Risk: Unable to charge a https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev#complaint-2130171 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT I had just left my doctor after a protracted visit and was almost late for dinner guests. I noticed a thumping and thought it was the road, but it was a 3/8" bolt in my tire tread.I pulled up at Costco, hoping they could repair it quickly but was told I had to wait 2.5 hours when I had guests coming in an hour. I decided I would have to change the tire. When opening the trunk I found there is no https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev#complaint-2115030 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT I wanted to go to the store and when I pressed the Start button I got the message: Stop car and check regenerative brakes. Soon after the lights dimmed and the message showed up that key fob was not detected even though it was in my hand. It then no longer took a charge and is completely dark. I checked the internet, and it sounds like it is the 12V battery and is a known issue that is not yet https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev#complaint-2112481 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 Kia Niro. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the refill inverter coolant warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the refill inverter warning light illuminated while driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with debris and corrosion in the inverters and electronic water pump. The contact was in https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev#complaint-2110771 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT I have had this vehicle for 13 months and have taken it to the shop 4 times for the same reason. The 12v dies and my car has to be Jumpstarted in order for me to use the vehicle. Dealer usually blames the 12v at the beginning of the appointments before ultimately telling me there is nothing wrong with the 12v and that they are unable to replicate the problem. They rarely go beyond preforming a dra https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev#complaint-2110772 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT I have had this vehicle for 13 months and have taken it to the shop 4 times for the same reason. The 12v dies and my car has to be Jumpstarted in order for me to use the vehicle. Dealer usually blames the 12v at the beginning of the appointments before ultimately telling me there is nothing wrong with the 12v and that they are unable to replicate the problem. They rarely go beyond preforming a dra https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev#complaint-2104226 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT When vehicle is placed in ‘reverse’ gear, screen goes to green screen that reads “ No Camera Signal Received.Please try again later.” Unable to view rear of vehicle except through mirrors while backing up. Audio warning will still sound for proximity alarm, but no visibility from rear camera. Intermittently camera will function and show live feed of rear of vehicle. Taken to dealership and ca https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev#recall-25V426000-kia-kia-niro-ev-2022 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Niro EV vehicles. The circuit board for the rearview camera may become damaged and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility." https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev#recall-25V426000-kia-kia-niro-ev-2021 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Niro EV vehicles. The circuit board for the rearview camera may become damaged and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility." https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev#recall-25V426000-kia-kia-niro-ev-2020 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Niro EV vehicles. The circuit board for the rearview camera may become damaged and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility." https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev#complaint-2100874 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was called for battery recall. Brought my car at the kia of stockton dealership last Feb 14, 2025. Mechanic found problem with high voltage battery of my 2022 kia niro ev. Contacted kia manufacturer or customer care regularly for the repair/problem with case number [XXX] but until now june 16th, 2025 no updates yet(4 months). My car is still in the dealership and mechanic told me that no respon https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev#complaint-2097908 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT There is a silver strip that runs horizontally along the middle of the dashboard from one side to the other. It’s made out of a very reflective material. During the midday hours, it brightly shines the sun directly into the driver’s and passenger’s eyes—it’s very blinding!–and makes it difficult and unsafe to drive. I can’t even begin to think about teaching our teenage son how to drive in this ca https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev#complaint-2097909 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT There is a silver strip that runs horizontally along the middle of the dashboard from one side to the other. It’s made out of a very reflective material. During the midday hours, it brightly shines the sun directly into the driver’s and passenger’s eyes—it’s very blinding!–and makes it difficult and unsafe to drive. I can’t even begin to think about teaching our teenage son how to drive in this ca https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev#complaint-2097303 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT I have taken the car to Brown-Daub Kia in Easton twice, on May 1, 2025 and May 30, 2025, requesting the safety recall work (SC332) be completed. Both times I have been told they are unable to complete the work because they are unable to connect with Kia in some way. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev#complaint-2095505 Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT The rear brake rotors on the vehicle are pitted, as confirmed by a local repair shop. The "incident" is ongoing. Kia refuses to repair or replace them under warranty (25,500 miles on the car), claiming they are wear item. However, pitting is not wear, in fact quite the opposite. My analysis (30+ yrs in the auto business): As an EV, regenerative braking means the actual brake systems are rarely https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev#complaint-2071060 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2024 Kia Niro. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V024000 (Seat, Electrical). The contact stated that on one occasion while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle crashed head-on into a pole. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt did not retract. The contact sustained shoulder, collarbone, neck, head, and back injuries. Medical attention https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev#complaint-2071061 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2024 Kia Niro. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V024000 (Seat, Electrical). The contact stated that on one occasion while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle crashed head-on into a pole. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt did not retract. The contact sustained shoulder, collarbone, neck, head, and back injuries. Medical attention https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev#complaint-2065799 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT I currently have rental car from Avis that has a open recall. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev#complaint-2061276 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT I bought my 2022 Kia Niro EV new in 2022, and around 40,000 miles, I had a problem with the reduction motor so I replaced it, shortly after that I had a problem with the wheel so I replaced a part called the axle, and shortly after that, the other wheel had the same problem so I replaced the same part, and the Kia employee said that this part only breaks if there is a strong impact (traffic accide https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev#complaint-2061277 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT I bought my 2022 Kia Niro EV new in 2022, and around 40,000 miles, I had a problem with the reduction motor so I replaced it, shortly after that I had a problem with the wheel so I replaced a part called the axle, and shortly after that, the other wheel had the same problem so I replaced the same part, and the Kia employee said that this part only breaks if there is a strong impact (traffic accide https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev#complaint-2061278 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT I bought my 2022 Kia Niro EV new in 2022, and around 40,000 miles, I had a problem with the reduction motor so I replaced it, shortly after that I had a problem with the wheel so I replaced a part called the axle, and shortly after that, the other wheel had the same problem so I replaced the same part, and the Kia employee said that this part only breaks if there is a strong impact (traffic accide https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev#complaint-2057874 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT I have had the car since May 2023 and every winter moisture builds up on my windows on the inside of the car and over night it gets frozen from the inside. There is mold growing on the inside of the door panels, the back hatch window and under the seat and on the seat belts. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev#complaint-2057875 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT I have had the car since May 2023 and every winter moisture builds up on my windows on the inside of the car and over night it gets frozen from the inside. There is mold growing on the inside of the door panels, the back hatch window and under the seat and on the seat belts. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev#complaint-2057876 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT I have had the car since May 2023 and every winter moisture builds up on my windows on the inside of the car and over night it gets frozen from the inside. There is mold growing on the inside of the door panels, the back hatch window and under the seat and on the seat belts. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev#recall-25V024000-kia-kia-niro-ev-2024 Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid vehicles. The floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat may become damaged, which can prevent the front air bags and seat belts from deploying properly or cause an unintended side curtain air bag deployment. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev#recall-25V024000-kia-kia-niro-ev-2023 Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid vehicles. The floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat may become damaged, which can prevent the front air bags and seat belts from deploying properly or cause an unintended side curtain air bag deployment. https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev https://plaincars.com/make/kia-niro-ev#complaint-2052393 Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT About 7 months ago, "Refill Inverter Coolant" warning came up. Since then, I've scheduled service appoitment wtih Van Nuys Kia dealership 5 times to resolve this issue, but even after recent appoitment 2 weeks ago, this warning is still came up on my dashboard. Every time I start the car, the persistent refill inverter coolant light comes on. I believe I am experiencing this issue because KIA and