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2025 Kia

Niro

Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L

Kia Niro: best and worst years
2025 Kia Niro

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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 years

Known 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

  • and 4 more

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.