KnownCarProblems2022 Kia Niro Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia Niro, most often about the brakes (26% of complaints). It is 6th of 10 Niro model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2022 Kia Niro problems
Brakes
8 complaints · 26%The contact owns a 2022 Kia Niro. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormally loud grinding sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the brake pads and rotors were replaced. While replacing the brake pads and rotors, the mechanic became aware…
Electrical
7 complaints · 23%The contact owns a 2022 Kia Niro. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a distorted image while the vehicle was in reverse(r). The failure obstructed the driver's visibility, preventing the driver from safely operating the vehicle. Additionally, there was a delay with the image appearing on the screen…
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 19%Engine
6 complaints · 19%Transmission
4 complaints · 13%The contact owns a 2022 Kia Niro. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The check engine and hybrid system warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was…
Air bags
3 complaints · 10%Fuel system
3 complaints · 10%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 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 2022 Kia Niro
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Kia Niro?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (8 complaints); electrical (7 complaints); other or unspecified (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2022 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 2022 a bad year for the Kia Niro?
- It is 6th of 10 Niro model years by number of complaints, with 31 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.