Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 13 complaints for the 2025 Kia Niro, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

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

Of 13 issues reported over 1 model years, unknown or other problems are the most common for the 2025 Kia Niro. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Unknown Or Other6

02Forward Collision Avoidance2

03Suspension1

04Power Train,electrical System,engine1

05Vehicle Speed Control1

13 total across 1 model years (2025–2025)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Kia Niro Fuel Economy

48–113mpg combined

49-126city

45-101hwy

$700-$1,400/yr

The 2025 Kia Niro delivers 48 to 113 MPG combined across 4 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Niro Electric - Automatic (A1)

113mpg

Front-Wheel DriveEV

126 city101 hwy~$700/yr10/10 Clean

Niro FE - Automatic (AM-S6)

53mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

53 city54 hwy~$1,250/yr8/10 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 2025 Kia Niro

29States

39%in top 3

California has the most inventory at 25%, with options spread across 29 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

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 2025.

Buying a 2025 Kia Niro?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2025 Kia Niro a good car to buy?

The 2025 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 2025 Kia Niro?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2025 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 2025 Kia Niro?

Fuel economy ranges from 48 to 113 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $629 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2025 Kia Niro?

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is the number-one complaint area for the 2025 Kia Niro, based on 13 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.