Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2024 Kia Niro, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system3
- Forward collision avoidance3
- Engine2
- Power train2
- Unknown or other2
- Carry handle, shell, base1
- Vehicle speed control1
- Air bags1
- Visibility/wiper1
- Tires1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 5 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2024 Kia Niro failed the safety check 0.54% of the time — 3% more often than the average 2024 passenger car (0.53%). Median odometer at inspection: 4,213 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Real-world fuel consumption
427 Kia Niro cars first registered in Europe in 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol hybrid versions use 5.0 l/100 km on the road against 4.5 in the WLTP test (+13%).
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol hybrid | 314 | 5.0 | 4.5 | +13% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 113 | 4.3 | 0.9 | +396% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
Engines
The most common engines in 2024 Kia Niro cars on Dutch roads are the 1.6 hybrid (77 kW, 103 hp) and 1.6 hybrid (69 kW, 93 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 hybrid | 77 kW 103 hp | 3,932 |
| 1.6 hybrid | 69 kW 93 hp | 1,818 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
11,259 first registered in 2024 are on Dutch roads; 4% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €39,845.
Most common APK defects
- Band onvoldoende profiel161
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde105
- Band beschadigd97
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm50
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht39
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld33
- Dim-, grootlicht werkt niet (goed)19
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt8
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
19,424 cars built in 2024 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 61 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In Finland
732 of these cars first registered in 2024 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 18,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
556 2024 cars are on the New Zealand register.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 variant; 1 of 1 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Kia Niro SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | 11.8 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning
- Standard
- Best overall rating
- 5 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 4.4–4.8 L/100 km (about 49–53 mpg US), CO₂ 104–112 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niro FE · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Niro · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 4.5 | 5.2 | 4.8 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2024 Kia Niro.
| 2025021 17 Jan 2025 | Airbag Issue: On certain vehicles, the wiring under the front passenger seat may not have been routed correctly. As a result, the wiring could become damaged when th… |
| 2024549 15 Aug 2024 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" a… |
| 2024054 31 Jan 2024 | Powertrain Issue: On certain electric vehicles, an axle shaft may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the axle shaft could break and cause a loss of power … |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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 2024 Kia Niro: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11009075 | VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (SC320) - This bulletin provides information to replace the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Assembly on certain 2024MY Kia vehicles listed in the table below. Kia has become aware that the EGR Valve Assembly in the subject vehicles may not have been manufactured to Kias specifications. This condition may cause the vehicle to release air pollutants which exceed Federal and California standards. As a result, the subject vehicles may exhibit an illumination of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) with DTC(s) P040500, P064200 a |
| 11008053 | PITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATION: ACTIVE AIRFLAP SYSTEM INSPECTION/CLEANING - This Pitstop provides information regarding the Active Air Flap (AAF) system on some 2023-2025MY Niro PHEV/HEV (SG2 P/HEV) vehicles which may exhibit a Check Active Air Flap System message in the instrument cluster and possible MIL ON with one or more of the DTCs described below. |
| 11008031 | SC320_STKR: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN COMPLETION LABEL/STICKER |
| 11008030 | VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC320) - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign (SC320). |
| 11008029 | SC320_POC: PROOF OF CORRECTION CARD |
| 11008028 | VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC320) - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign regarding the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve assembly on certain 2024 MY Niro Hybrid (HEV) and Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. Kia has become aware that the subject vehicles may have been produced with an EGR valve assembly that was not manufactured to Kias specifications. Dealers will replace the EGR valve assembly with a new one. |
| 11008025 | VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC320) - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service managers advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign regarding the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve assembly on certain 2024 MY Carnival, 2024 MY Sportage, 2024 MY Niro Hybrid (HEV), and 2024 MY Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. Kia has become aware that the subject vehicles may have been produced with an EGR valve assembly that was not manufactured to Kias specifications. Dealers will replace the EGR valve as |
| 11008024 | VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC320) - This document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign regarding the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve assembly on certain 2024 MY Carnival, 2024 MY Sportage, 2024 MY Niro Hybrid (HEV), and 2024 MY Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. Kia has become aware that the subject vehicles may have been produced with an EGR valve assembly that was not manufactured to Kias specifications. Dealers will replace the EGR valve assembly with a new one. |
| 11007861 | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: TIRE MOBILITY KIT INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT/REPAIR (SA556) - 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 inspect, and if necessary, replace the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) sealant can or sealant can cap on certain 2023-2024MY Kia vehicles listed on page 7. Lower ambient temperatures can create a vacuum effect inside the TMK sealant can, causing the sealant can cap to open, resulting in the tire sealant leaking. |
| 11000787 | 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. |
| 10253813 | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 6DCT MIL ON DTC (P073F73) LOGIC & LEARNING FUNCTION IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) software logic on some 2024MY Niro P/HEV (SG2 P/HEV) produced from October 18, 2023 through November 18, 2023. The affected vehicles may exhibit a MIL 'ON' with DTC P073F73 and, in some cases, engage 2nd gear while accelerating from a stop instead of 1st gear. |
| 10250517 | TECHNICAL 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 |
| 10245264 | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: BMS SOFTWARE LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC P1BB2 (SA553) - This bulletin provides information to upgrade the Battery Management System (BMS) software logic on certain 2023-2024MY Niro HEV (SG2 HEV) vehicles produced from June 21, 2022 through February 6, 2023, and 2023-2024MY Sportage HEV (NQ5 HEV) vehicles produced from February 15, 2022 to October 28, 2023, which may exhibit a Check Hybrid System message displayed on the instrument cluster with DTC P1BB2 stored. This condition may occur when the vehicle is exposed to high heat/hot weather environments. |
| 10240319 | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC24) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting "in use performance tracking" emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in California. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires the emissions data from vehicles with a minimum of 3,000 accumulated miles without reprogramming or resetting. To facilitate collection of this data at the dealer level, KDS screenshots will allow the capture of relevant parameters. Note that a Web Based KDS IUMPR Da |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)