Kia Niro: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Kia Niro model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 28 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 185.7 High | SERVICE BRAKES |
| 2023 | 40 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 200.0 High | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| 2025 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 57.1 Medium | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Across 3 model years, the 2023 Kia Niro carries the highest severity index (200.0, driven by unknown or other), while the 2025 is the cleanest at 57.1.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.