2024 KIA NIRO

1 recalls, 15 complaints - 6 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

25V024000 Jan 17, 2025
SEATS
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect, replace and reroute the floor wiring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, dealers will install wiring covers. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is... Read more
80,255 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

15 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
SEATS1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HILL DESCENT ASSIST:SOFTWARE1
POWER TRAIN1
STEERING1
TIRES1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 30, 2026
Incident date: Jun 1, 2025
My 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has experienced intermittent electrical failures while driving, including at highway speeds. The infotainment system first began shutting off intermittently around April 2026. At times, I had to pull over, place the vehicle in Park, turn it off, and restart it m... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING Jul 30, 2026
Incident date: Jun 1, 2025
My 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has experienced intermittent electrical failures while driving, including at highway speeds. The infotainment system first began shutting off intermittently around April 2026. At times, I had to pull over, place the vehicle in Park, turn it off, and restart it m... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 15, 2026
Incident date: Jun 15, 2026
My car a distinct clicking or knocking noise from the front Constant Velocity (CV) joints during tight turns.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 18, 2026
Incident date: Feb 10, 2026
1) within three months of vehicle purchase (and in perpetuity to-date ever since), the infotainment system intermittently causes static/crackling when connected to CarPlay. 2) within six months of initial purchase (and in perpetuity to-date ever since), also between each subsequent biannual oil chan... Read more
TIRES Mar 3, 2026
Incident date: Nov 30, 2025
I have 23k miles on the vehicle and the tires have prematurely failed. I have gone to Toyota and they have referred me to Falken as they do not handle tire wear issues. In reviewing with Falken, this is a common issues with Toyota and they are blaming the fact that Toyota sold the Tundra's out of al... Read more
ENGINE Jan 7, 2026
Incident date: Sep 30, 2025
NISSAN ALTIMA TORQUE STRUT MOUNT AND PASSENGER SIDE MOTOR MOUNT FAILURE
POWER TRAIN Oct 10, 2025
Incident date: Oct 1, 2025
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated that after reversing out of the driveway and shifting into drive(D), the accelerator pedal was depressed the vehicle made an abnormal sound, as if the transmission and engine had detached and fell onto the road. The contact had only driv... Read more
ENGINE Oct 10, 2025
Incident date: Oct 1, 2025
Started noticing a whining noise when accelerating. This appears to be drive shaft/transmission issue. Was quoted 7k to remove and replace. This should be an active recall for this issue what is Toyota doing?
STEERING Oct 10, 2025
Incident date: Oct 1, 2025
On 10\09\2025 I was backing into a parking spot and when I was trying to adjust the position of the vehicle the power steering failed as I was backing up. After the power steering failed to work, the Power Steering Light appeared on the Dashboard. This is the first time this has happened. The safety... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Mar 31, 2025
Incident date: Dec 1, 2024
The contact owns a 2024 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed on a steep hill, the engine braking system failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the engine braking system failed to activate, and the vehicle independently accelerated. The vehicle was taken... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HILL DESCENT ASSIST:SOFTWARE Mar 31, 2025
Incident date: Dec 1, 2024
The contact owns a 2024 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed on a steep hill, the engine braking system failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the engine braking system failed to activate, and the vehicle independently accelerated. The vehicle was taken... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 31, 2025
Incident date: Dec 1, 2024
1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The electric vehicle system appears to have failed, preventing the car from starting and staying on. Even after attempting to jump the 12V battery, the vehicle would briefly turn on and then immedia... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Feb 18, 2025
Incident date: Feb 12, 2025
Spark plug for damaged due to oil seeping into it. This could lead to overheating of engine or cylinders getting damaged potentially leading to vehicle malfunction when I drive. Audi inspected the part and recommended to reseal the top of the engine. There was a warning for check engine which led t... Read more
ENGINE Feb 18, 2025
Incident date: Feb 12, 2025
Brake vacuum pump failed causing engine damage. Camshaft on national back order. Vehicle has been in repair shop for 1.5 months waiting on part. No ETA. There has been recall for similar vehicles with same issue, failure, damage. But not for this VIN. It’s the same failure with same damage. How... Read more
SEATS Feb 14, 2025
Incident date: Nov 1, 2024
contacted dealership in Newburgh NY for recall. The rep pushed back making me wait 8 weeks. Dearlership in Middletown NY did not return call.

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2024 KIA NIRO

2024 Kia Niro SUV FWD

CategoryRating
Overall Rating 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Driver 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Passenger 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk 11.8%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard & Optional
Lane Departure WarningStandard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2024 KIA NIRO

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM-S6) (Front-Wheel Drive) 53.0 45.0 49.0 Regular $1,250

CO2 Emissions: 181.0 g/mile (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2024 KIA NIRO

6 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
100000 POWER TRAIN1
TSB_TRA110 Apr 29, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 6DCT MIL ON DTC (P073F73) LOGIC & LEARNING FUNCTION IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) software logic on some 2024MY Niro P/HEV (SG2 P/HEV) produced fro
TSB_TRA110 Apr 29, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 6DCT MIL ON DTC (P073F73) LOGIC & LEARNING FUNCTION IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) software logic on some 2024MY Niro P/HEV (SG2 P/HEV) produced fro
TSB_ELE303_R2 Feb 9, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE NON-RESPONSIVE RADIO ICON (AM, FM, SXM) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. Th
TSB_ELE318 Nov 8, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: BMS SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC P1BB2 (SA553) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the Battery Management System (BMS) software logic on certain 2023-2024MY Niro HEV (SG2 HEV) ve
TSB_ENG247 Jul 28, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC24) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting "in use performance tracking" emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (EC
TSB_ENG247 Jul 28, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC24) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting "in use performance tracking" emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (EC

KIA NIRO - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the KIA NIRO across all model years (2017, 2025).

15 Total Recalls
520 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
29 Reported Crashes
16 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

KIA NIRO - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 0 4 View
2025 1 26 View
2024 (current) 1 15
2023 2 77 View
2022 1 46 View
2021 1 12 View
2020 1 54 View
2019 1 86 View
2018 3 82 View
2017 4 118 View

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