Kia Niro Problems by Year: Complaints and Recalls

Kia Niro years to avoid

No model year of the Kia Niro stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2026	-	2	Airbags		0	1
2025	-	17	Electrical		1	2
2024	-	10	Driver assistance		1	3
2023	-	44	Electrical	600	2	8
2022	79	31	Brakes		1	5	Fewest complaints
2021	93	9	Transmission		1	1	Fewest complaints
2020	78	39	Engine	60,000	1	2	Fewest complaints
2019	66	56	Transmission	35,000	1	4
2018	63	60	Transmission	40,295	3	5
2017	50	83	Engine	50,500	4	4

What years of the Kia Niro should you avoid?

No single model year of the Kia Niro has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Kia Niro?

2021, 2022 and 2020 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (9, 31 and 39).

What is the most common problem with the Kia Niro?

Engine, with 92 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (92) and transmission (84).

How many recalls does the Kia Niro have?

6 recalls between 2017 and 2026. The 2017 model year has the most, with 4.

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