2024 Kia Niro EV Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
67/100
#3 most-complained of 7 Niro EV years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2024 Kia Niro EV has 6 complaints and 2 recalls, with a Complaint Index of 67 and a Caution verdict, ranking 3rd worst of 7 model years. Electrical system issues make up half its complaints.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2024 Kia Niro EV problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System3 (50%)
- Other3 (50%)
- Brakes1 (17%)
- Structure & Body1 (17%)
What owners report
- Seat belt warning light illuminates unexpectedly and the fault returns even after dealer repair.
- A floor wiring assembly issue tied to a recall was linked to a crash where air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt did not retract.
- A dashboard panel casting near the steering column can catch a driver's foot and interfere with pressing the brake pedal during an emergency stop.
- Electrical system problems account for half of all reported complaints, with a median failure mileage of 1,650 miles.
2024 Kia Niro EV recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V024000Jan 17, 2025Electrical System80,255 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 24V057000Jan 31, 2024Transmission & Powertrain1,243 vehicles
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Niro EV and 2023 EV6 vehicles. One of the drive shafts may have been improperly heat-treated, allowing it to break under load and resulting in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the drive shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC295.
2024 compared with other Niro EV years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Kia Niro EV reliable?
- NHTSA lists 6 complaints and 2 recalls for the 2024 Niro EV, giving it a Complaint Index of 67 and a Caution verdict, ranking 3rd worst among 7 model years of the Niro EV.
- What problems does the 2024 Kia Niro EV have?
- The top problem area is the electrical system, making up 50% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 1,650 miles. Brakes and structure & body issues each account for 17%.
- Does the 2024 Kia Niro EV have a recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two recalls: one for floor wiring beneath the front passenger seat (25V024000) and one for an improperly heat-treated drive shaft that can break under load (24V057000).
- Which Kia Niro EV years are worse than 2024?
- Among the 7 model years with data, 2022 (Complaint Index 100) and 2023 (Complaint Index 83) are rated Avoid, both worse than the 2024's Complaint Index of 67.