repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
2023 Kia NiroProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 44 owner complaints about the 2023 Kia Niro, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-024 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Kia Niro has problems
44 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
14Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
7Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
6Power train
6Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
5Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
4Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
4Engine
3Vehicle speed control
2Steering
76 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 14 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 1 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Air bags | 6 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 7 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2023 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.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a…
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
2023 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
'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2023 Kia Niro safety ratings
2023 Kia Niro SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Niro owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid has a recurring intermittent electrical defect. Warnings appear together: Check Hybrid System, Check Engine, Forward Collision, Rear Cross-Traffic, Lane Keeping, Driver Attention, ESC, Brake, Auto Hold. They appear and persist while driving, during which stability control,…
When stopping for a traffic sign or light, the car announces that it is shifting into park and does so. The car then will not shift into drive or reverse and is essentially disabled. Turning off the car completely and turning it back on will not return it to "Ready to Drive" mode. Jump starting the…
After sitting 2 weeks at airport parking. 12 volt Battery dead. Unsafe to repeatedly have to take out emergency key and pull handle cover off and get in car hit 12v button to start. The dealer we took it to refuses to replace the 12 volt integrated battery. It has happened multiple times. They…
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