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recalls
The Kia Niro Hybrid has 1 recall covering 135 vehicles as reported; model year 2017 is covered by the most (1). The 2022 Kia Niro Hybrid earned 4 of 5 stars overall in crash tests.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
1
Most for 2017: 1
Units affected
135
As reported
Overall stars
4 of 5
Model year 2022
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
4 rated versions, model years 2019 to 2022
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | SUV · FWD | 12.1% risk | |||
| 2021 | SUV · FWD | 12.1% risk | |||
| 2020 | SUV · FWD | 12.1% risk | |||
| 2019 | SUV · FWD | 12.1% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Kia Niro Hybrid, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Unknown or other4
- Engine3
- Power train3
- Service brakes3
- Structure3
- Vehicle speed control3
- Exterior lighting1
- Complaints
- 19
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- People injured
- 1
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Kia Niro Hybrid by component
- Steering1 · 135 units
Kia Niro Hybrid recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2017 | KIA Niro Hybrid (2017): SteeringNo. 17V159000 | Crash risk | 135 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Kia Niro Hybrid have?
1 recalls cover the Kia Niro Hybrid, for 135 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is steering (1 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2022 Kia Niro Hybrid?
4 of 5 stars overall (SUV): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 12.1% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Kia Niro Hybrid?
Unknown or other: named in 4 of the 19 safety complaints about the Kia Niro Hybrid, then engine (3). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.