| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Niro Electric 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 128 MPGe | 103 MPGe | 115 MPGe | 253 mi | $650 / yr |
| Niro FE Hybrid | 1.6L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 53 MPG | 54 MPG | 53 MPG | — | $1,150 / yr |
| Niro Hybrid | 1.6L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 53 MPG | 45 MPG | 49 MPG | — | $1,250 / yr |
| Niro Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid | 1.6L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 113 MPGe (49 MPG) | 102 MPGe (47 MPG) | 108 MPGe (48 MPG) | 34 mi EV (510 mi total) | $1,300 / 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 2023 Kia Niro provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 253 miles on a single battery charge.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| SUV FWD | | | | | 11.799999999999999% |
| 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 & Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2023 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: SEATS
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect, replace and reroute the floor wiring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, dealers will install wiring covers. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC332.
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Defect Summary: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Niro EV and 2024 EV9 vehicles. The differential gear bolts in the gear drive unit may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of drive power or cause the differential to lock up.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace the gear drive unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC308.
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Defect Summary: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Niro EV and 2023 EV6 vehicles. One of the drive shafts may have been improperly heat-treated, allowing it to break under load and resulting in a loss of drive power.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace the drive shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC295.
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