| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Niro Electric 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 123 MPGe | 102 MPGe | 112 MPGe | 239 mi | $700 / yr |
| Niro FE Hybrid | 1.6L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | 52 MPG | 49 MPG | 50 MPG | — | $1,250 / yr |
| Niro Hybrid | 1.6L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | 51 MPG | 46 MPG | 49 MPG | — | $1,250 / yr |
| Niro Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid | 1.6L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | 110 MPGe (48 MPG) | 99 MPGe (44 MPG) | 105 MPGe (46 MPG) | 26 mi EV (560 mi total) | $1,350 / yr |
| Niro Touring Hybrid | 1.6L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM6) | 46 MPG | 40 MPG | 43 MPG | — | $1,450 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2020 Kia Niro provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 239 miles on a single battery charge.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| Electric SUV FWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| Hybrid SUV FWD | | | | | 12.1% |
| Plug-in Hybrid SUV FWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2020 Kia Niro models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect Summary: 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."
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC342.
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS
Defect Summary: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Niro and 2018-2022 Niro Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Fluid may leak into the printed circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator, which can result in an engine compartment fire.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC276.
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
Defect Summary: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Niro EV vehicles. The Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) may have been improperly sealed and may leak coolant internally.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the EPCU as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC258.
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