Kia Niro PHEV years to avoid
No model year of the Kia Niro PHEV stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Kia Niro PHEV years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Kia Niro PHEV 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 PHEV problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission26
- Electrical10
- Engine9
- Brakes5
- Acceleration5
- Visibility4
- Fuel system4
- Driver assistance4
- Steering3
- Body3
- Lights2
- Suspension1
Kia Niro PHEV problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | - | 2 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | - | 3 | Acceleration | 1 | 2 | ||
| 2023 | - | 6 | Transmission | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | 75 | 12 | Transmission | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | 95 | 1 | Transmission | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2020 | 88 | 5 | Transmission | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | 47 | 26 | Transmission | 3,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 62 | 13 | Transmission | 15,000 | 1 | 1 |
Recalls 3
Questions about the Kia Niro PHEV
What years of the Kia Niro PHEV should you avoid?
No single model year of the Kia Niro PHEV has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Kia Niro PHEV?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Kia Niro PHEV?
Transmission, with 26 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (10) and engine (9).
How many recalls does the Kia Niro PHEV have?
3 recalls between 2018 and 2025. The 2023 model year has the most, with 2.
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