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Overview
- Body
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (AM-S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Powertrain
- HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Engine & performance
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 45 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 53 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 49 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $1,250EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- CO₂
- 181 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Eco Score
- 8/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 6/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Real-world MPG
- 45.1 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 3.9 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
- SmartWay certified
- Yes
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 174 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Width
- 72 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Height
- 62 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Wheelbase
- 107 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,466 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Pass. Vol
- 105 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Cargo Vol
- 23 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Lane-departure warning
- Standard
- Recalls
- 1
- Owner complaints
- 11
Feature availability
Comfort
- Heated seatsStandard
- Heated steering wheelUnconfirmedStandalone option
- Leather seatsUnconfirmedPackage only
- Memory seatUnconfirmedPackage only
- Ventilated seatsUnconfirmedPackage only
Audio
- Harman Kardon audioUnconfirmedPackage only
- Premium audio (any brand)UnconfirmedPackage only
Cameras & visibility
- 360 surround-view cameraUnconfirmedPackage only
- Backup cameraStandard
- Head-up displayUnconfirmedPackage only
- Parking sensorsUnconfirmedPackage only
Driver assist
- Adaptive cruise controlStandard
- Automatic emergency brakingStandard
- Blind-spot monitorStandard
- Lane-keeping assistStandard
Convenience
- Android AutoStandard
- Apple CarPlayStandard
- Keyless entryStandard
- Navigation systemUnconfirmedPackage only
- Power liftgateUnconfirmedPackage only
- Push-button startStandard
- Remote startUnconfirmedStandard
- Wireless Apple CarPlayUnconfirmedStandard
- Wireless phone chargingUnconfirmedStandalone option
Exterior
- Roof railsUnconfirmedStandard
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER40%
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE13%
- AIR BAGS7%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7%
- SEAT BELTS7%
- STEERING7%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 15 total.
Kia Niro: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
12 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
May 28, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_ELE422
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM - This bulletin provides information and service procedures for updating the infotainment systems on applicable Kia vehicles using the Kia Navigation Updater available at update.kia.com. The software update may improve system performance, enhance existing features, and apply the latest operating software for supported vehicles (2021-2026MY All Models).
Mar 26, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTSB_ELE394
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN5.0W DTC P17A000 DAIGNOSTIC PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides information regarding a potential illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) accompanied by DTC P17A000 on some 2022-2025MY Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) equipped with AVN5.0Wide head units listed below. This condition occurs when the Global Positioning System (GPS) module within the Audio Video Navigation (AVN) head unit, sends an inaccurate signal to the
Dec 23, 2025VISIBILITY/WIPERTSB_SC358
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: INCORRECT AMOUNT OF AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERANT (SC358) - This bulletin provides information regarding an incorrect amount of air conditioning refrigerant in certain 2025MY Niro EV, HEV, and PHEV (SG2 P/HEV, SG2 EV) vehicles manufactured between September 2, 2024 and May 19, 2025. During assembly, the affected vehicles may have been produced with the incorrect amount of refrigerant during the in-line manufacturing process. As a result, the HVAC system may provide ins
Dec 19, 2025VISIBILITY/WIPERSC358_OWNR
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC358) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2025 MY Niro, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, and Niro EV vehicles, manufactured from September 2, 2024 through May 19, 2025, to inspect and, if necessary, recover and charge the air conditioner refrigerant.
Dec 17, 2025VISIBILITY/WIPERSC358_QA
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC358) - This document is the Question and Answer guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign SC358.
Dec 17, 2025VISIBILITY/WIPERSC358_DPSM
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2025 MY Niro, Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Niro EV vehicles manufactured from September 2, 2024 through May 19, 2025 to inspect and, if necessary, recover and charge the air conditioner refrigerant.
Dec 17, 2025VISIBILITY/WIPERSC358_DP
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO () - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2025 MY Niro, Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Niro EV vehicles manufactured from September 2, 2024 through May 19, 2025 to inspect and, if necessary, recover and charge the air conditioner refrigerant.
Dec 9, 2025BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGSPS797
PITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO ULTRASONIC SENSOR: This Pitstop provides information related to Parking Distance Warning (PDW) alerts and repairs involving ultrasonic sensors. The PDW system alerts the driver while parking, by calculating distance based on the difference in signal transmission and reception times between the vehicle (ultrasonic sensor) and an object. The membrane film of the ultrasonic sensor is used for object detention and can be damaged by stone chips or for
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Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Powertrain
- 10 yr / 100k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- EV battery
- 10 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.