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2024 Kia Niro Ev problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 8 complaints on file for the 2024 Kia Niro Ev — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

8

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

2

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

2

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2024 compare to other Niro Ev years?

Niro Ev NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted45 complaints2019: 24 complaints2020: 27 complaints2021: 2 complaints2022: 45 complaints2023: 30 complaints2024: 8 complaints2025: 0 complaints
Niro Ev NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2024 Kia Niro Ev problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System338%
Other338%
Brakes113%
Seats113%

Does the 2024 Kia Niro Ev have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V024000Electrical SystemJanuary 17, 2025 · 80,255 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

24V057000TransmissionJanuary 31, 2024 · 1,243 units

Defect

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Niro EV and 2023 EV6 vehicles. One of the drive shafts may have been improperly heat-treated, allowing it to break under load and resulting in a loss of drive power.

Consequence

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the drive shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC295.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The contact owns a 2024 Kia Niro. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V024000 (Seat, Electrical). The contact stated that on one occasion while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle crashed head-on into a pole. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt did not…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 15, 2020 · crash

“I have taken the car to Brown-Daub Kia in Easton twice, on May 1, 2025 and May 30, 2025, requesting the safety recall work (SC332) be completed. Both times I have been told they are unable to complete the work because they are unable to connect with Kia in some way.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · May 1, 2025

“Emergency stop blocked by a piece of the bottom dash panel under the steering column. There are castings in the underside of the panel covering the steering column that prevent the right foot of a driver with a larger foot/shoe to operate the brake pedal. I have a size 11 shoe and my foot catches…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · June 24, 2024

“The contact owns a 2024 Kia Niro. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V024000 (Seat, Electrical). The contact stated that on one occasion while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle crashed head-on into a pole. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt did not…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seats · March 15, 2020 · crash

2024 Kia Niro Ev — common questions

Is the 2024 Kia Niro Ev reliable?

The record is thin — 8 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2024 Kia Niro Ev have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2024 Kia Niro Ev. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Kia Niro Ev years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Niro Ev years to avoid are 2022. The cleanest record among Niro Ev years belongs to 2025.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.