KnownCarProblemsKia Niro Problems by Year
Owners have filed 350 complaints with NHTSA about the Kia Niro since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2017, 2018, 2019. The most common problem overall: engine.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Kia Niro problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Niro | 44 | Other or unspecified | 2 | 8 |
| 2022 Niro | 31 | Brakes | 1 | 5 |
| 2020 Niro | 39 | Engine | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 Niro | 56 | Transmission | 1 | 4 |
| 2018 Niro | 60 | Transmission | 3 | 5 |
| 2017 Niro | 82 | Engine | 4 | 4 |
12 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Kia Niro
- What years of the Kia Niro have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2017 (82), 2018 (60), 2019 (56).
- What is the most common problem with the Kia Niro?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the engine (85), electrical (83), transmission (78).
- Which Kia Niro years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2021 (9), 2022 (31), 2020 (39). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.