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2022 Kia NiroProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 31 owner complaints about the 2022 Kia Niro, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-534 the manufacturer reports only 68% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Kia Niro has problems
31 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Electrical system
7Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
6Engine1 crash/fire/injury
4Power train
3Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
3Fuel/propulsion system
2Exterior lighting
2Vehicle speed control
1Visibility/wiper
55 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 2 |
| Engine | 6 | 1 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2022 Kia Niro 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.
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 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 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 Kia Niro, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What Niro owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I park the car, lock it and then later on can’t open it. I use the emergency key to enter it but then can’t start it even with a new battery in the key fob. It happened twice. It is an issue that needs to be fixed as soon as possible because in case of emergency you’re stuck outside your car and…
2022 Kia Niro EX Premium Hybrid was sold as Kia Certified Pre-Owned on August 12 2026 with an active check engine light present at time of purchase. Dealer Calavan Kia West in Lithia Springs GA represented the vehicle as passing a 165-point CPO inspection. Dealer attributed the light to a gas cap…
Problem 1, Check Engine Light: I purchased the used car on Jan 9 2025, around 23,400 miles from Kia Dealership, capitol Expy in San Jose. Today 05/27/2026, the odometer reads 26, 407 miles. My car is used only twice a week - 20 miles on Fridays, 12 miles on Wednesdays. My car has less than minimum…
Own a 2022 Niro?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.