Verdict
2024 Kia Niro: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2024 Kia Niro — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for wagon.
Owners filed 17 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 62% of 2024 wagons. Electrical System leads the reports (35%). 1 safety recall campaign on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2024 wagons, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
17
Reports to NHTSA, 2024
Safety recalls
1
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
49
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
More complaints than 62% of 2024 wagons
The bar is this car's percentile among 2024 wagons by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Electrical System issues lead owner complaints (35% of 17 reports), followed by unknown or other (29%).
Share of all 17 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11643288, ODI 11646344, ODI 11709314, ODI 11651839, ODI 11576930.
Recalls(1)
Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.
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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.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2024 Kia Niro SUV FWD NHTSA source
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- Frontal
- Side
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Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niro | 1.6L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 53 | 45 | 49 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2024 Kia Niro: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2024 Kia Niro?
Owners filed 17 NHTSA complaints about the 2024 Kia Niro — more complaints than 62% of comparable 2024 wagons, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2024 Kia Niro?
The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (35% of complaints) and unknown or other (29%).
How many recalls does the 2024 Kia Niro have?
1 recall has been issued that affect the 2024 Kia Niro, covering components such as seats. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Kia Niro get?
The EPA rates the 2024 Kia Niro at 49 mpg combined.