Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2025 Kia Niro EV. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Improper Air Bag Deployment from Damaged Wiring
- Summary
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid vehicles. The floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat may become damaged, which can prevent the front air bags and seat belts from deploying properly or cause an unintended side curtain air bag deployment.
- Consequence
- Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, replace and reroute the floor wiring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, dealers will install wiring covers. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC332.
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Owner complaints (1)
1 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The vehicle speed control is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 100% |
How 2025 compares with other Niro EV years
Best and worst Niro EV years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 | 19 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | 30 | 2 |
| 2023 | 15 | 3 |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2025 Kia Niro EV FAQ
How many recalls does the 2025 Kia Niro EV have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 25V024000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2025 Kia Niro EV problems?
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. Vehicle speed control (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2025 Niro EV compare with other years?
Among the 2019–2021 Kia Niro EV model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (2) and the 2020 the most (19). The 2025 drew 1. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.