2025 Kia Niro recalls and problems

The 2025 Kia Niro has 1 recall and 17 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is unknown or other.

Pictured: a 2024 model; the 2025 may differ in details. Photo: 2024 Kia Niro by crudmucosa, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2025 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 10 Niro model years — 7th most. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are still growing.

1recalls

17complaints

2crashes

0fires

0injuries

35,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Electrical System

Jan 17, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V024000 · 80,255 vehicles

Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid vehicles. The floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat may become damaged, which can prevent the front air bags and seat belts from deploying properly or cause an unintended side curtain air bag deployment.

Risk: Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect, replace and reroute the floor wiring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, dealers will install wiring covers. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC332.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other8

Electrical System3

Suspension3

Engine2

Forward Collision Avoidance2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2025 vs. other Kia Niro years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2025. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2025 Kia Niro have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2025 Kia Niro, the latest from Jan 17, 2025 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Kia Niro?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention unknown or other (8), electrical system (3), suspension (3). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.