YearToAvoid

2025 Kia Niro Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2025 Kia Niro ranks Best among Niro model years, with a complaint index of 13, 17 complaints, and 1 recall. Suspension, wheels and tires is the top problem area, but crashes, fires, injuries and deaths remain low or zero.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
13/100
#8 of 9 Niro years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
17
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
2
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Suspension, Wheels & Tires
Best nearby year
2021
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
51
53 city / 50.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Top 2025 Kia Niro problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Other8 (47%)
  2. Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (24%)
  3. Electrical System3 (18%)
  4. Engine3 (18%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (12%)
  6. Airbags1 (6%)
  7. Seat Belts1 (6%)
  8. Steering1 (6%)
  9. Transmission & Powertrain1 (6%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Owners report the front collision sensor failing to warn of an impending crash, in one case resulting in a collision at a stoplight with airbags deploying.
  • Some describe uneven or odd tire wear soon after purchase, requiring an alignment and new tires despite low use.
  • Others report a loud groaning noise traced to a rack and pinion system with shredded gears after the vehicle had already been in for transmission repairs.
  • One owner reported a tire separating from the factory rim at highway speed, causing violent shaking.
  • A driver in I-Pedal mode reported unexpected strong acceleration while lifting off the accelerator on a freeway exit, with cruise control confirmed inactive.
  • One owner reported the transmission being replaced, then the vehicle shutting down mid-turn with multiple dashboard warnings and high RPMs at low speeds.
2025 Kia Niro complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2025Oct 2025Feb 2026Apr 2026Jun 2026Aug 2026
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Oct 2025 (3).

2025 Kia Niro 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 Kia Niro fuel economy and fuel cost

City
53 MPG
Highway
50.5 MPG
Combined
51 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,250
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.

2025 compared with other Niro years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201720182019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023Avoid10044251
2024Caution509153
2025Best1317151

All Kia Niro years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Kia Niro reliable?
Among Niro model years, 2025 has a complaint index of 13 and ranks Best, with only 17 complaints and 1 recall reported to NHTSA so far.
What is the top problem area for the 2025 Kia Niro?
Suspension, Wheels & Tires is the top problem area, accounting for 4 of 17 complaints, or 24 percent.
Does the 2025 Kia Niro have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Niro, covering a floor wiring assembly under the front passenger seat that could prevent the front airbag from working correctly. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2025 Niro compare to other Niro years?
2025 ranks 8th worst out of 9 model years with data, meaning only one year has a lower complaint index. Years like 2017 (index 88) and 2023 (index 100) are rated Avoid, while 2025 is rated Best.
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Kia Niro?
The 2025 Niro is EPA-rated at 51 mpg combined, 53 mpg city and 50.5 mpg highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,250.

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.