Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 9 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 9 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

02Steering,suspension,wheels1

03Forward Collision Avoidance1

04Electrical System,air Bags,seat Belts1

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

Kia Niro Fuel Economy

48–113mpg combined

49-126city

45-101hwy

$700-$900/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~$850/yr8/10 Clean

Niro - Automatic (AM-S6)

49mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

53 city45 hwy~$900/yr8/10 Clean

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

48mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

49 city47 hwy~$900/yr10/10 Clean

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

Where to Find 2025 Kia Niro

33States

38%in top 3

California has the most inventory at 21%, with options spread across 33 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

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 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 9 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.