KnownCarProblems2020 Kia Niro Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Kia Niro, most often about the engine (28% of complaints). It is 5th of 10 Niro model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2020 Kia Niro problems
Engine
11 complaints · 28%The contact owns a 2020 Kia Niro. The contact stated that the oil change due in 700 miles message was displayed. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH to have an oil change performed, oil change service at 55 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal popping sound. The contact stated that the low oil pressure warning light…
The contact owns a 2020 Kia Niro. The contact stated that while driving 79 MPH, the thermostat displayed that the engine was running hot and there was white smoke coming from the front of the vehicle, with the check engine warning light illuminated. Upon inspection, the contact became aware that a hose underneath the…
Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 21%Transmission
8 complaints · 21%The contact owns a 2020 Kia Niro. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v534000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the…
The contact owns a 2020 Kia Niro. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v534000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and…
Electrical
8 complaints · 21%Driver assistance
5 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, warnings.
Brakes
5 complaints · 13%The contactâs wife owns a 2020 Kia Niro. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated. The contact stated that during the failure the regenerative brake warning light illuminated. The contact stated that his wife was able to coast into a parking…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2020 Kia Niro recalls
Transmission: actuators/solenoids
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 29, 2023. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc276.
Full defect summary
Kia america, inc. (kia) is recalling certain 2017-2022 niro and 2018-2022 niro plug-in hybrid vehicles. Fluid may leak into the printed circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator, which can result in an engine compartment fire.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.on january 27, 2023, NHTSA opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt
Questions about the 2020 Kia Niro
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Kia Niro?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (11 complaints); other or unspecified (8 complaints); transmission (8 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2020 Kia Niro have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 31, 2023 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2020 a bad year for the Kia Niro?
- It is 5th of 10 Niro model years by number of complaints, with 39 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.