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2025 Kia Niro Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

38/100

#6 most-complained of 9 Niro years

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

The 2025 Kia Niro has a complaint index of 38 and ranks 6th worst out of 9 model years, earning a "Good" verdict relative to other Niro years. It has 17 complaints, 1 recall, and no fires or deaths reported.

Complaints
17
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
51
53 city / 50.5 hwy

Top 2025 Kia Niro problems

NHTSA owner 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%)

What owners report

  • Front collision sensors reportedly failed to warn drivers of an impending crash, in one case leading to a collision at a stoplight.
  • Owners describe uneven or odd tire wear that required an alignment shortly after purchase.
  • Some report a loud groaning noise traced to a rack and pinion system with shredded gears.
  • A factory-installed tire reportedly separated from its rim at highway speed, causing violent shaking.
  • One owner described unexpected acceleration while easing off the accelerator in I-Pedal mode near 61 mph.
  • Electrical system complaints describe transmission shutdowns while driving, with dash warnings and high RPM at low speeds after repairs.
2025 Kia Niro complaints: complaints filed per month5Mar 2025Oct 2025Feb 2026Apr 2026Jun 2026Aug 2026
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2026 (5).

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
2024Avoid889153
2025Good3817151

All Kia Niro years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Kia Niro reliable?
NHTSA lists 17 complaints and 1 recall for the 2025 Kia Niro, giving it a complaint index of 38, which ranks 6th worst among the 9 Niro model years with data. That places it in the "Good" category relative to other Niro years.
Does the 2025 Kia Niro have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (25V024000) covers 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid, and Hybrid models where floor wiring beneath the front passenger seat may become damaged, potentially affecting the front air bag. This is not a do-not-drive recall.
What is the most common problem area for the 2025 Kia Niro?
Suspension, Wheels & Tires is the top problem area, accounting for 4 of 17 complaints, or 24% of the total.
How does the 2025 Niro compare to other Niro years?
The 2025 Niro's complaint index of 38 is lower than the 2023 (100), 2024 (88), and 2022 (75) model years, all rated "Avoid." It ranks better than most other years but is not as low as 2020 or 2021, which scored 13 and 0 and are rated "Best."
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Kia Niro?
The 2025 Kia Niro gets an EPA-rated 51 mpg combined (53 city / 50.5 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.