Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2023 Kia Niro. 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 (44)
44 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 44 |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 15 | 34.1% |
| Electrical system | 14 | 31.8% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 15.9% |
| Air bags | 6 | 13.6% |
| Power train | 6 | 13.6% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 11.4% |
| Engine | 4 | 9.1% |
| Service brakes | 4 | 9.1% |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 6.8% |
| Steering | 2 | 4.5% |
How 2023 compares with other Niro years
Best and worst Niro years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 82 | 4 |
| 2018 | 60 | 3 |
| 2019 | 56 | 1 |
| 2020 | 39 | 1 |
| 2021 | 9 | 1 |
| 2022 | 31 | 1 |
| 2023 | 44 | 2 |
| 2024 | 10 | 1 |
| 2025 | 17 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
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.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2023 Kia Niro suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 113 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $650
- CO₂ tailpipe
- —
- EPA class
- Small Station Wagons
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 113 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric · Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 126 / 101 / 113 | $650 | — |
| 1.6 L 4-cyl · Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 53 / 54 / 53 | $1,250 | 167 |
| 1.6 L 4-cyl · Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 53 / 45 / 49 | $1,350 | 181 |
| 1.6 L 4-cyl · Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 49 / 47 / 48 | $1,400 | 71 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2023 Niro for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2023 Kia Niro FAQ
How many recalls does the 2023 Kia Niro 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 problems?
Owners filed 44 complaints with NHTSA. Unknown or other (15), Electrical system (14), Forward collision avoidance (7) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2023 Kia Niro get?
EPA rates the Electric · Automatic version at 126 city, 101 highway and 113 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2023 Kia Niro get?
NHTSA rated the 2023 Kia Niro suv fwd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (11.8% rollover risk).
How does the 2023 Niro compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 Kia Niro model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (9) and the 2017 the most (82). The 2023 drew 44. 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.