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2024 Kia Niro: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 29 complaints about the 2024 Kia Niro with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
29
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
2
on record
Fuel economy
113 MPGe
best version, EPA combined
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Electric, 253 mi range | Front-Wheel Drive | 113 MPGe |
| Automatic (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 53 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 49 mpg |
Recalls
Electrical System › WiringJan 17, 2025 · campaign 25V024000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid vehicles. The floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat may become damaged, which can prevent the front air bags and seat belts from deploying properly or cause an unintended side curtain air bag deployment.
Power Train › Driveline › DriveshaftJan 31, 2024 · campaign 24V057000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Niro EV and 2023 EV6 vehicles. One of the drive shafts may have been improperly heat-treated, allowing it to break under load and resulting in a loss of drive power.
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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 2024 Kia Niro have?
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA: electrical system (6), driver-assist & stability (6), body, glass & interior (3). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2024 Kia Niro have?
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Kia Niro get?
Up to 113 MPGe combined (EPA), depending on the engine.