Kia Niro EV years to avoid
No model year of the Kia Niro EV stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Kia Niro EV years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Kia Niro EV complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Kia Niro EV problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical38
- Transmission21
- Driver assistance11
- Brakes11
- Fuel system10
- Engine9
- Acceleration8
- Visibility3
- Seat belts3
- Wheels2
- Seats2
- Airbags2
Kia Niro EV problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | - | 1 | Acceleration | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | - | 6 | Electrical | 2 | 1 | ||
| 2023 | - | 15 | Electrical | 3 | 2 | ||
| 2022 | 53 | 32 | Electrical | 2 | 4 | ||
| 2021 | 95 | 2 | Brakes | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2020 | 75 | 19 | Electrical | 44,910 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 75 | 19 | Electrical | 0 | 1 |
Recalls 6
Questions about the Kia Niro EV
What years of the Kia Niro EV should you avoid?
No single model year of the Kia Niro EV has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Kia Niro EV?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Kia Niro EV?
Electrical, with 38 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (21) and driver assistance (11).
How many recalls does the Kia Niro EV have?
6 recalls between 2019 and 2025. The 2023 model year has the most, with 3.
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