With 1 recalls and 24 complaints, the 2022 Kia Niro rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

23V5340002023-31-07

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Niro and 2018-2022 Niro Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Fluid may leak into the printed circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator, which can result in an engine compartment fire.

A fire increases the risk of injury.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2022 Kia Niro's biggest weak point? UNKNOWN OR OTHER. It leads 24 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Unknown Or Other3

02Service Brakes3

03Power Train3

04Fuel/propulsion System2

05Engine2

24 total across 1 model years (2022–2022)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Kia Niro Fuel Economy

43–112mpg combined

46-123city

40-102hwy

$700-$1,000/yr

Fuel economy for the 2022 Kia Niro ranges from 43 to 112 MPG combined across 5 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Niro Electric - Automatic (A1)

112mpg

Front-Wheel DriveEV

123 city102 hwy~$700/yr10/10 Clean

Niro FE - Automatic (AM-S6)

50mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

53 city48 hwy~$900/yr9/10 Clean

Niro - Automatic (AM-S6)

49mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

51 city46 hwy~$900/yr9/10 Clean

Niro Plug-in Hybrid - Automatic (AM-S6)

46mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

48 city44 hwy~$950/yr10/10 Clean

Niro Touring - Automatic (AM-S6)

43mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

46 city40 hwy~$1,000/yr8/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2022 Kia Niro

33States

38%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (21%), but the remaining listings are spread across 32 other states nationwide.

CACalifornia

52221%

WAWashington

2269%

OROregon

1827%

FLFlorida

1396%

DCWashington DC

1355%

AZArizona

1165%

MDMaryland

1135%

TXTexas

1044%

MOMissouri

693%

ILIllinois

612%

PAPennsylvania

612%

NCNorth Carolina

562%

NH48

DE47

HI45

MN42

MI42

IN38

MA37

UT37

NY34

NJ31

OH30

GA29

NV23

CO23

TN21

WI17

RI16

WY16

KY16

OK15

CT14

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2022.

Buying a 2022 Kia Niro?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2022 Kia Niro a good car to buy?

The 2022 Kia Niro has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is unknown or other, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2022 Kia Niro?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2022 Kia Niro. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2022 Kia Niro?

Fuel economy ranges from 43 to 112 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $752 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2022 Kia Niro?

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the number-one complaint area for the 2022 Kia Niro, based on 24 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.