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2025 Kia Niro PHEV Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

14/100

#7 most-complained of 8 Niro PHEV years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2025 Kia Niro PHEV has 2 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 14 out of 100 — #7 highest of 8 Niro PHEV model years. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 100% of the total).

Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2025 Kia Niro PHEV problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System2 (100%)
  2. Other1 (50%)
  3. Structure & Body1 (50%)
2025 Kia Niro PHEV complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2025Aug 2025
4 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2025 to Aug 2025; peak Mar 2025 (2).

2025 Kia Niro PHEV recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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.

2025 compared with other Niro PHEV years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020182019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023Good4362—
2024No verdict8631—
2025No verdict1421—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Kia Niro PHEV a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Kia Niro PHEV ranks #7 of 8 among Niro PHEV model years (Complaint Index 14/100). It has 2 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Kia Niro PHEV?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (2 complaints) and structure & body (1 complaints).
Does the 2025 Kia Niro PHEV have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2025 Kia Niro PHEV, most recently reported 2025, covering electrical system.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.