Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2023 Kia Niro PHEV. 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.
Blank LCD Display/FMVSS 101 & 138
- Summary
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" LCD screen. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
- Consequence
- A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC270.
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Owner complaints (6)
6 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The unknown or other is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 4 | 66.7% |
| Power train | 2 | 33.3% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 16.7% |
| Lane departure | 1 | 16.7% |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 16.7% |
How 2023 compares with other Niro PHEV years
Best and worst Niro PHEV years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 13 | 1 |
| 2019 | 26 | 1 |
| 2020 | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 12 | 1 |
| 2023 | 6 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 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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2023 Kia Niro PHEV FAQ
How many recalls does the 2023 Kia Niro PHEV have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 25V024000 (electrical), 23V298000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2023 Kia Niro PHEV problems?
Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Unknown or other (4), Power train (2), Forward collision avoidance (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2023 Niro PHEV compare with other years?
Among the 2018–2021 Kia Niro PHEV model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2019 the most (26). The 2023 drew 6. 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.