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.
2022 Kia Niro EVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 32 owner complaints about the 2022 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 October 23, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Kia Niro EV has problems
32 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Electrical system
8Power train
5Engine
3Forward collision avoidance
3Fuel/propulsion system
2Visibility/wiper
2Seat belts
2Vehicle speed control
1Service brakes, hydraulic
33 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 13 | 0 |
| Power train | 8 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 1 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2022 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 · 2026 Q2
Propulsion system: shock protection
Risk. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a fire increases the risk of injury.
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
2022 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
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 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.
On XXX, After I attempted to plug my car into my home charging outlet at 240V, less than 20 minutes later I received an alert that my battery was at 0%. After unplugging the car, waiting for 30 minutes and plugging it back into the out, my car was unable to see the charging outlet or the 40A cable…
Component or system that failed: High-Voltage Electrical System / High-Voltage Battery Safety Plug Assembly (specifically covered under Recall SC314 / NHTSA Campaign 24V-358). It is NOT wear and tear as falsely claimed by the dealer. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request at the…
COMPONENT/SYSTEM: The 12-volt auxiliary battery system, the interior fuse box (Total Integrated Power Module) containing an auto-cutoff relay, and the high voltage battery system. All components are available for inspection. SAFETY RISK: The vehicle has lost power and died while being driven, and…
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