CarRecallWatchThe 2023 Kia Niro EV has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (9 reports).
2023 Kia Niro EV recalls
Front Passenger Wiring May Cause Air Bag Failure
Some Kia Niro vehicles may have a floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat that can become damaged.
Loose Drive Unit Bolts Can Cut Power or Lock Wheels
Some differential gear bolts in the drive unit may not have been tightened properly.
Drive Shaft May Break, Causing Loss of Power
Some drive shafts in these electric vehicles may have been improperly heat-treated.
Most common 2023 Kia Niro EV problems
Problem areas named in the 15 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
What owners report
Check electric vehicle system warning light indicator illuminates and car stops driving on highway! A/C and defrost won't work properly and when turned on causes the above warning light and malfunction. Car will not charge at "fast" charging stations and will leave you stranded on highway. I live in [XXX] and the vehicle only does it when humidity is high outside. Issue also causes problems with the 12V battery. SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE WHEN CAR SHUTS DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. It is the system ICCU (Integrate Charge Control Unit) that KIA has a limited warranty coverage on and should be reviewed for recall. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFO
The vehicle is a rental vehicle. It experienced two incidents of sudden loss of propulsion within the first two days of operation. During both events, the vehicle became completely unresponsive to accelerator pedal input and would not move despite being placed in Drive. I attempted to shift the vehicle into Park and then back into Drive, but propulsion was not restored. No warning lights, malfunction indicators, or system messages were displayed before or during the failure. The first incident occurred while exiting a car wash. The vehicle became immobilized in an active traffic lane and would not respond to throttle input, creating an immediate risk of rear-end collision. Vehicles were ap
I did an OTA update that made the rear view camera work intermittently. It would just flash an image every couple of seconds instead of a live stream. I took it into the dealer, and on the way, it totally gave out in the middle of traffic in a very unsafe way. I was flashed with many warning signs and was not able to get it started again for 5min by just turning it on/off again. I finally got it to the dealer and after 6 weeks they told me that something spilled in the cup holders and fried the backup camera and drivetrain components. I find it extremely off the drivetrain and safety critical components are stored under a cup holder with no protection.
I have had the car since May 2023 and every winter moisture builds up on my windows on the inside of the car and over night it gets frozen from the inside. There is mold growing on the inside of the door panels, the back hatch window and under the seat and on the seat belts.
The contact owns a 2023 Kia Niro. The contact stated when parking the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed, however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated and jumped the curb. The contact stated that the vehicle was headed in the direction of the building. The contact noticed that a consumer was exiting the entrance of the building. The contact turned the steering wheel in the opposite direction to avoid hitting the consumer. The contact's vehicle crashed into the side of the building. The contact's vehicle was damaged to the front of the vehicle, which included the undercarriage, the battery pack, and both driver's side tires. The ve
2023 Kia Niro EV questions
Does the 2023 Kia Niro EV have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2023 Kia Niro EV: Front Passenger Wiring May Cause Air Bag Failure; Loose Drive Unit Bolts Can Cut Power or Lock Wheels; Drive Shaft May Break, Causing Loss of Power. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Kia Niro EV?
Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (9), Unknown Or Other (4), Service Brakes (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 Kia Niro EV has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.