The 2023 Kia Niro has a elevated safety risk profile with 1 recall campaigns and 40 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

25V0240002025-17-01

SEATS

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.

Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 40 owners have filed complaints about the 2023 Kia Niro. UNKNOWN OR OTHER issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Unknown Or Other7

02Electrical System3

03Power Train3

04Service Brakes2

05Electrical System,unknown Or Other2

40 total across 1 model years (2023–2023)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Kia Niro Fuel Economy

48–113mpg combined

49-126city

45-101hwy

$650-$1,400/yr

Across 4 configurations, the 2023 Kia Niro returns 48–113 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Niro Electric - Automatic (A1)

113mpg

Front-Wheel DriveEV

126 city101 hwy~$650/yr10/10 Clean

Niro FE - Automatic (AM-S6)

53mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

53 city54 hwy~$1,250/yr9/10 Clean

Niro - Automatic (AM-S6)

49mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

53 city45 hwy~$1,400/yr8/10 Clean

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

48mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

49 city47 hwy~$1,400/yr10/10 Clean

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

Where to Find 2023 Kia Niro

29States

39%in top 3

25% of the market sits in California, though listings span 29 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

CACalifornia

93925%

WAWashington

2707%

DCWashington DC

2697%

MDMaryland

2346%

FLFlorida

2256%

AZArizona

2156%

OROregon

2085%

TXTexas

1845%

PAPennsylvania

1023%

MOMissouri

832%

DE81

NH75

NC73

ILIllinois

692%

UT63

MN53

GA51

NJ50

MA48

OH48

NV43

NY43

MI41

RI39

IN36

HI30

CO30

TN29

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2023.

2023 Kia Niro Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2023 Kia Niro a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2023 Kia Niro. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2023 Kia Niro?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2023 Kia Niro. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2023 Kia Niro?

You'll get between 48 and 113 MPG combined from the 2023 Kia Niro, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2023 Kia Niro?

UNKNOWN OR OTHER problems top the list with 40 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.