Federal crash test ratings for the 2026 Kia Niro Hev.
The 2026 Kia Niro HEV received a four-star overall rating from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program for US-market vehicles. In frontal crash testing, it earned four stars. Side crash protection was rated at five stars, while rollover resistance received four stars. Side pole crash testing resulted in a five-star rating. NHTSA applies these ratings across model years until a vehicle redesign occurs, so this assessment covers the 2026 Niro HEV lineup.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
