Research · 8 model years
Kia NiroEvery model year, 2019–2026
Across the 8 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns and 207 owner complaints for the Kia Niro. The 2022 model year has the most complaints (63).
Kia Niro years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 of 5 | 53 | |
| 2025 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 4 of 5 | 53 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 5 of 5 | 53 | |
| 2023 | 4 | 59 | 10 | 5 of 5 | 53 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 63 | 9 | 5 of 5 | 50 | |
| 2021 | 1 | 11 | 1 | Not rated | 50 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 19 | 1 | Not rated | 50 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 19 | 1 | Not rated | 50 |
- 20260 recalls · 2 complaints · 53 mpg
- 20251 recall · 18 complaints · 53 mpg
- 20242 recalls · 16 complaints · 53 mpg
- 20234 recalls · 59 complaints · 53 mpg
- 20221 recall · 63 complaints · 50 mpg
- 20211 recall · 11 complaints · 50 mpg
- 20201 recall · 19 complaints · 50 mpg
- 20191 recall · 19 complaints · 50 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 1, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
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| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 63 |
| 2023 | 59 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 1, 2026