repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 Kia Niro EVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 19 owner complaints about the 2020 Kia Niro EV, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-426 the manufacturer reports only 59% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 3, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Kia Niro EV has problems
19 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Electrical system
3Fuel/propulsion system
3Power train
2Lane departure1 crash/fire/injury
1Vehicle speed control
1Visibility/wiper
1Back over prevention
1Wheels
1Engine and engine cooling
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2020 Kia Niro EV recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Thermal management: fluid/coolant
Risk. Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other Niro EV year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Niro EV median. How we score
'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2020 Kia Niro EV, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What Niro EV owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2020 Kia Niro. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the coolant system warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle following a charging session, there was a burning odor coming from the vehicle while the coolant system…
I am submitting a complaint regarding a safety issue with the rearview camera on my 2020 Kia Niro EV. VIN # [XXX] The rearview camera display has stopped functioning properly. Based on technical research and driver community reports, this issue appears to stem from an electrical surge that causes…
The contact owns a 2020 Kia Niro EV. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under an undisclosed recall on two separate occasions; however, the part failed a third time after the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer declined to offer additional repairs under the recall. The contact…
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