The 2026 Kia Niro has zero owner defect complaints and zero safety recall campaigns recorded in the current AutoUtility NHTSA dataset. EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning all-electric, 1.6L 4-Cyl hybrid, and 1.6L 4-Cyl plug-in hybrid configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 49 to 53 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 108 MPGe (48 MPG on gasoline) with up to 33 miles of electric driving range. All-electric variants deliver up to 113 MPGe with an estimated range of 253 miles. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 0 campaigns
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 49–53 MPG (4 variants • PHEV up to 108 MPGe)
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2026 Kia Niro?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niro Electric 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 126 MPGe | 101 MPGe | 113 MPGe | 253 mi | $700 / 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) | 33 mi EV (510 mi total) | $1,300 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2026 Kia Niro?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRIC SUV BEV FWD | — |
Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2026 Kia Niro models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2026 Kia Niro?
Summary of 0 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
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.
View all 2026 Kia Niro problems & component breakdown (0 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2026 Kia Niro?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
No open safety recall campaigns are currently on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Kia Niro.
View all 2026 Kia Niro recalls & campaign history (0 campaigns) →The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.