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CarsLore / Kia / Niro EV / 2022

2022 Kia Niro EV

31 owner complaints — the most of any Niro EV model years, 2.1× the typical year. 2 recalls, 25 service bulletins.

31complaints · 4 crashes, 0 fires
2recalls
25manufacturer bulletins
9,500 mimedian mileage at failure

Problems owners report

Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia Niro EV, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.

  • Unknown or other13
  • Electrical system12
  • Power train7
  • Engine4
  • Fuel/propulsion system3
  • Forward collision avoidance3
  • Visibility/wiper2
  • Vehicle speed control2
  • Seat belts2
  • Service brakes, hydraulic1

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported

Compared with other years

’19’21’22’23’2531’19’22’2531
201920202021202220232024

NHTSA ODI complaints by model year

Recalls

25V426000 · Back over prevention20 Jun 2025 · 11,327 vehicles

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Niro EV vehicles. The circuit board for the rearview camera may become damaged and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

24V358000 · Electrical system21 May 2024 · 2,209 vehicles

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Niro EV vehicles. The high voltage battery safety plug may overheat and melt, which can cause a loss of drive power or fire.

Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words

Service bulletins

What Kia told its dealers about the 2022 Kia Niro EV: known faults, fixes and updates.

BulletinSummary
11010698TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE NON-RESPONSIVE RADIO ICON (AM, FM, SXM) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2024MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 8) to remedy a non-responsive or inoperative radio (FM, AM, SXM, etc.) concern. The affected AVN unit on the vehicles may not respond when pressing the RADIO hard key/button on the AVN unit or when selecting the RA
11008143TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: IEB INSPECTION AND WATER PROOFING OR IEB REPLACEMENT (SC321) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect the Integrated Electronic Booster (IEB) on certain 2019-2022MY Niro EV (DE EV) vehicles produced from December 5, 2018 through April 12, 2022, that were originally sold or are currently registered in one of the 28 states where heavy amounts of road salt are used. Over time, saltw
11008033TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: IEB INSPECTION AND WATER PROOFING OR IEB REPLACEMENT (SC321) - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect the Integrated Electronic Booster (IEB) on certain 2019-2022MY Niro EV (DE EV) vehicles produced from December 5, 2018 through April 12, 2022, that were originally sold orare currently registered in one of the 28 states where heavy amounts of road salt are used. Over time, saltwater inflow into the Integrated IEB at the IEB fastening bolt hole may cause corrosion and lead to an inoperable IEB motor. Should this occur, the vehicle
11007895WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC321) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign SC321.
11007894VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC321) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to address a potential corrosion concern with the Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) in certain 2019-2022 MY Niro EV vehicles that were originally sold in or are currently registered in one of the 28 states with high road salt usage.
11007890VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC321) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to address a potential corrosion concern with the Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) on certain 2019-2022 MY Niro EV vehicles, manufactured from December 5, 2018 through April 12, 2022, that were originally sold in or are currently registered in one of the 28 states with high road salt usage.
11007883VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC321) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to address a potential corrosion concern with the Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) on certain 2019-2022 MY Niro EV vehicles, manufactured from December 5, 2018 through April 12, 2022, that were originally sold in or are currently registered in one of the 28 states with high road salt usage.
11000787This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced.
10250517TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE NON-RESPONSIVE RADIO ICON (AM, FM, SXM) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2024MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 3) to remedy a 'non-responsive' or 'inoperative' radio (FM, AM, SXM, etc. ) concern. The affected AVN unit on the vehicles may not respond when pressing the 'RADIO' hard key/button on the AVN unit or when selecti
10247556TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN 5.0 WIDE SCREEN FREEZING OR MAP DELAY WITH WIRED APPLE CARPLAY - This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2023MY Kia vehicles to remedy an inaccurate map location, freezing AVN screen, or experiencing a delay when using Google Maps or Waze through wired Apple CarPlay.
10244290TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: INVERTER COOLANT/DEBRIS FLUSHING/REPLACEMENT FOR CLUSTER MESSAGE "REFILL INVERTER COOLANT" (SA512) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information to flush out the inverter low-conductivity coolant (BSC-1) on certain 2019-2022MY Niro EV (DE EV) vehicles produced from May 10, 2019 through October 4, 2021, which may exhibit a "Refill inverter coolant" message displayed on the instrument cluster due to poor flow o
10243928TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: UNEVEN/SLIPPERY ROAD WARNING DISPLAYED ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - This bulletin provides information to update the software on 5th Generation AVN wide on certain 2020-2023MY Kia vehicles (refer to model list on page 3) to remedy a warning sound accompanied by a 'Slippery road ahead. Drive carefully' or 'Uneven road ahead. Drive carefully' warning which is displayed on the instrument cluster. The current AVN software causes the warning sound and message to repeat approximately every ten (10) seconds, if the vehicle is not in motion, in 'PARK' or driving on even surfaces
10240318TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: DA 2.0V SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR KIA ACCESS APP MISSING ODOMETER READING (SA493) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information to update the Display Audio 2.0 Value software on some 2021-2022MY Niro EV, HEV and PHEV models listed below, which may not report/display the odometer reading through the Kia Access App (a Connected Car Telematics app). The odometer reading displayed on the vehicle is not affected.
10238226TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: INVERTER COOLANT/DEBRIS FLUSHING/REPLACEMENT FOR CLUSTER MESSAGE 'REFILL INVERTER COOLANT' (SA512) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information to flush out the inverter low-conductivity coolant (BSC-1) on certain 2019-2022MY Niro EV (DE EV) vehicles produced from May 10, 2019 through October 4, 2021, which may exhibit a 'Refill inverter coolant' message displayed on the instrument cluster du
10238225TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR - ELECTRICAL A/C COMPRESSOR - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information regarding partial repair of the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor assembly on some 2011MY~ Optima Hybrid (TF HEV, JF HEV/PHEV), 2015MY~ Soul EV (PS EV), 2017MY~ Niro (DE HEV/PHEV/EV), 2022MY~ EV6 (CV), 2021MY~ Sorento (MQ4 HEV/PHEV), 2023MY~ Sportage (NQ5 HEV/PHEV), and 2023MY~ Niro (SG2 EV/HEV/PHEV) vehicles.
10237607PITSTOP: SHARING KIA CONNECT CREDENTIALS WITH THIRD-PARTY APPS AND POTENTIAL IMPACT TO 12V BATTERY IN EVS - Kia is aware of reports of unexpected drainage of the 12-volt battery in some Kia electric vehicles (EVs). While Kias investigation is ongoing, a possible cause of the issue may be third-party applications used by the customer that are causing excessive Kia Connect connections to the customers EV.
10237139TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: OVERHEAD CONSOLE SUNGLASS DOOR-LATCH REPAIR - This bulletin provides information to repair the overhead console lamp assembly and sunglass door latch on some 2012-2023MY model vehicles listed in the table below, which may encounter the sunglass case of the overhead console lamp not closing properly.
10236659TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: BMS DTC JUDGEMENT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area.This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Battery Management System (BMS) on some 2019-2022MY Niro EV (DE EV) vehicles produced from December 5, 2018 through April 12, 2022. The BMS ECU monitors voltage deviation between battery cells, poor insulation, abnormal cell voltage changes after charging, abnormal current change during charging, over-voltag
10236658TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: BMS DTC JUDGEMENT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Battery Management System (BMS) on some 2019-2022MY Niro EV (DE EV) vehicles produced from December 5, 2018 through April 12, 2022. The BMS ECU monitors voltage deviation between battery cells, poor insulation, abnormal cell voltage changes after charging, abnormal current change during charging, over-voltage, temperature deviation or average cell deviation during driving is detected. These conditions can cause the BMU to set DTC P1AA600. The affected vehic
10235407TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: INVERTER COOLANT/DEBRIS FLUSHING/REPLACEMENT FOR CLUSTER MESSAGE "REFILL INVERTER COOLANT" (SA512) - This bulletin provides information to flush out the inverter low-conductivity coolant on certain 2019-2022MY Niro EV (DE EV) vehicles produced from May 10, 2019 through October 4, 2021, which may exhibit a "Refill inverter coolant" message displayed on the instrument cluster due to poor flow of coolant/antifreeze inside the coolant pipes. In most cases, the inverter reservoir tank coolant may be filled to normal level and no DTC'
10226555TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmission is replaced, refer to applicable vehicles in the chart starting on page 2.
10217892TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE - This bulletin provides the procedure to turn OFF the service reminder lamp, at the first service interval reminder alert that will display on the instrument cluster. The KDS is required to change the setting from "Workshop" to "Customer Mode."
10217891PITSTOP: REAR OCCUPANT ALERT (ROA) W/REAR DOOR LOGIC - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This Pitstop provides information regarding the Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Rear Door Logic system on all 21MY~ models equipped with this feature. This system is designed to help prevent a rear passenger from being left inside the vehicle when exiting. The "Check Rear Seats" message will display on the cluster when driver opens the front door, if during vehicle operation the rear doors
10210264TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY ORDERING AND RETURN PROCEDURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin outlines the ordering and return procedure for high-voltage Lithium-ion batteries equipped on EV/hybrid vehicles (hereafter referred to as "high-voltage batteries" or HVBs).
10209455PITSTOP: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT AND MILEAGE SETTING WITH KDS - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This pitstop provides the KDS service procedure for mileage setting on the models listed below with newly replaced instrument clusters. Certain models allow for mileage setting with the KDS, which prevents the need to send out the instrument cluster to a 3rd party for mileage adjustment (refer to PS264). After a new cluster is installed, cluster (variant) coding may also ne

NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)

NHTSA investigations

DP22005 · Electrical system:propulsion systemopened 27 Jan 2023 · closed 7 Aug 2023

Pedestrian alert sounds

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation