Kia Niro Ev years to avoid
The Kia Niro Ev years to avoid are 2022 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2025 is the cleanest year on record.
143
Total complaints
6
Recall campaigns
2019–2025
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Niro Ev years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | High complaint rate | 49 |
Every Niro Ev year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 30 | 3 | |
| 2022avoid | 49 | 2 | |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 29 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 24 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Kia Niro Ev years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Niro Ev years to avoid are 2022. The cleanest year on record is 2025.
What is the best year for the Kia Niro Ev?
By complaint volume, 2025 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Niro Ev years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Kia Niro Ev have?
Across all model years, the Niro Ev has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 143 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.