How many recalls does the 2025 Kia Niro have?

The 2025 Kia Niro has 1 recall on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2025 Kia Niro?

The most recent recall was issued on January 17, 2025 and relates to the seats system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 2025 Kia Niro?

Yes, there is 1 high-risk recall for the 2025 Kia Niro involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2025 Kia Niro affected by any Canadian recalls?

There are currently no Transport Canada recalls on record for the 2025 Kia Niro.

2025 Kia Niro: Complaints & Crash Test Ratings

2025 Kia Niro

This page covers 1 recall, 13 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2025 Kia Niro.

Fuel Economy (EPA Estimates)

113 MPGe combined

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

EPA Range253 mi (407 km) EPA range

Electricity Use0–30 kWh/100 mi (0–18.6 kWh/100 km)

Combined MPGe113 mpg(2.1 L/100km)

Est. Annual Fuel Cost$700–$1,250/yr

Tailpipe CO₂0 g/mi (no tailpipe emissions)

EPA GHG Score8–10/10

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.

2025 Kia Niro Crash Test Ratings

4/5 Overall

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating

Frontal Crash

2025 Kia Niro Owner Complaints

Complaints for the 2025 Kia Niro are spread thin across a small number of reports, but a few patterns stand out. On the electrical side, owners describe unexpected vehicle behavior, most notably, one account of the car accelerating instead of decelerating while lifting off the accelerator in one-pedal driving mode, with the surge stopping only after tapping the pedal again. A separate recurring theme involves the gear selector: multiple owners report the transmission engaging drive when reverse is selected, with the vehicle moving forward rather than backward. The forward collision warning system also draws complaints, with owners describing the sensor failing to alert them to an approaching vehicle. One isolated report mentions steering that felt unstable and didn't track straight following a wheel alignment service.

Total Complaints

Crash-Related

By System

unknown or other
7
electrical system
2
forward collision avoidance
2
wheels
1
vehicle speed control

2025 Kia Niro Recalls

1 Recall

Show:

NHTSA (USA)Critical

January 17, 2025

SEATS

At a glance

What can fail

The wiring assembly under the front passenger seat may get damaged, which could stop front air bags and seat belts from working or cause the side curtain air bag to deploy unexpectedly.

What the fix does

Dealers will inspect the wiring, replace and reroute it as needed, and install protective wiring covers at no cost.

80,255 vehicles affected

NHTSA Campaign #25V024000 — full official notice →

Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.