2024 Kia Niro Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
50/100
#5 most-complained of 9 Niro years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2024 Kia Niro has 9 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 50 out of 100 — #5 highest of 9 Niro model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 33% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes and 5 injuries.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 53
- 53 city / 54 hwy
Top 2024 Kia Niro problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System3 (33%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (33%)
- Other3 (33%)
- Airbags1 (11%)
- Engine1 (11%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (11%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (11%)
2024 Kia Niro 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 Kia Niro fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 53 MPG
- Highway
- 54 MPG
- Combined
- 53 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,200
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2024 compared with other Niro years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Kia Niro a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 Kia Niro ranks #5 of 9 among Niro model years (Complaint Index 50/100, verdict: Caution). It has 9 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 2024 Kia Niro?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (3 complaints), collision avoidance & cameras (3 complaints), and airbags (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 75,000 miles.
- Does the 2024 Kia Niro have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2024 Kia Niro, most recently reported 2025, covering electrical system.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Kia Niro?
- EPA rates the 2024 Kia Niro at 53 MPG combined (53 city / 54 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,200. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.