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2020 Kia Niro: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 92 complaints about the 2020 Kia Niro with NHTSA, and it has 3 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
92
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
3
on record
Fuel economy
112 MPGe
best version, EPA combined
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Electric, 239 mi range | Front-Wheel Drive | 112 MPGe |
| Automatic (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 50 mpg |
| Automatic (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 49 mpg |
| Automatic (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 46 mpg |
| Automatic (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 43 mpg |
Recalls
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › CameraJun 20, 2025 · campaign 25V426000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Niro EV vehicles. The circuit board for the rearview camera may become damaged and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Internal › Clutches/Bands › Actuators/SolenoidsJul 31, 2023 · campaign 23V534000
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.
Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery › Thermal Management › Fluid/CoolantDec 6, 2022 · campaign 22V899000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Niro EV vehicles. The Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) may have been improperly sealed and may leak coolant internally.
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Other years of the Kia Niro
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2020 Kia Niro have?
Owners have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA: electrical system (14), transmission & drivetrain (13), driver-assist & stability (13). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2020 Kia Niro have?
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Kia Niro get?
Up to 112 MPGe combined (EPA), depending on the engine.