2024 Kia Niro PHEV Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
86/100
#2 most-complained of 8 Niro PHEV years
The 2024 Kia Niro PHEV has a complaint index of 86, the second-worst among 8 model years of the Niro. NHTSA lists 3 complaints, 1 recall, and 2 crashes, with engine and visibility issues as the top reported problem areas.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2024 Kia Niro PHEV problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine1 (33%)
- Other1 (33%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (33%)
What owners report
- Vehicle accelerated unintentionally in slow traffic and crashed into the rear of another vehicle, with no warning light illuminated, at a reported mileage of 13,000.
- The same unintended acceleration issue recurred while reversing, resulting in a second collision.
- Air bags did not deploy during the crash despite the impact.
- The glossy black center console trim creates strong sun glare that owners say impairs visibility while driving.
2024 Kia Niro PHEV recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.
2024 compared with other Niro PHEV years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Kia Niro PHEV reliable?
- NHTSA data shows a complaint index of 86 for the 2024 Niro PHEV, ranking it second-worst out of 8 model years for this model based on owner complaints and recalls.
- What problems does the 2024 Kia Niro PHEV have?
- NHTSA lists 3 complaints for the 2024 Niro PHEV, split evenly between engine issues and visibility/wiper concerns, including a reported unintended acceleration incident at 13,000 miles.
- Does the 2024 Kia Niro PHEV have a recall?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 25V024000) covers a floor wiring assembly under the front passenger seat that could damage wiring and affect the front air bag, though it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2024 Niro PHEV compare to other years?
- Its complaint index of 86 is worse than 2020 (14, rated Best) and 2023 (43, rated Good), but better than 2019 (100, rated Avoid).