This page covers 4 recalls, 65 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Kia Niro.
112 MPGe combined
Small Station Wagons
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
Complaints for the 2022 Kia Niro cluster most heavily around the powertrain and electrical system. On the powertrain side, owners frequently report the vehicle entering limp mode and losing power unexpectedly, sometimes without any warning lights, and in some cases while battery charge appears normal. A recurring catalytic converter issue also shows up, with owners describing a fault code pointing to catalyst inefficiency and, in at least one case, physical deterioration of the converter internals. Electrical complaints center on warning messages related to the inverter coolant system appearing intermittently on the dash, along with rearview camera problems including distorted or delayed images when shifting into reverse. A handful of brake-related complaints round out the picture, though at lower volume. Several owners describe repeat repair visits for the same underlying issue without a lasting fix.
65
Total Complaints
8
Crash-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
The 2022 Kia Niro has 4 recalls, the most serious being a fire and loss of power risk on EV models where the high-voltage battery safety plug can overheat, melt, and potentially ignite.
On hybrid models, a separate fire risk exists: transmission fluid can leak onto the circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator and cause an engine compartment fire. Rounding out the list, also on EV models, the rearview camera's circuit board can fail and leave the screen blank when reversing, reducing the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle. Two of these four recalls only affect EV models, while the clutch actuator fire risk applies to non-EV hybrid trims.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera's circuit board can become damaged, preventing the camera image from displaying on your screen.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rearview camera at no cost to you.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high voltage battery safety plug can overheat and melt, potentially causing loss of drive power or fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the battery safety plug at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high-voltage battery safety plug may be improperly manufactured, causing it to overheat and melt. This could result in loss of power to the wheels.
What the fix does
Kia will mail you instructions to bring your vehicle to a dealership, where the safety plug will be replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Fluid may leak into the circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator, potentially causing an engine compartment fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator if needed and install a new fuse at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
