Model year
2026 Kia Niro
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 2 complaints for the 2026 Kia Niro (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (1), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1), EXTERIOR LIGHTING (1). NHTSA rated the SUV HEV FWD 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 48–53 mpg combined and 113 MPGe combined and 30–31 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $700–$1,400, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2017 82 complaints
- 2018 60 complaints
- 2019 56 complaints
- 2020 39 complaints
- 2021 9 complaints
- 2022 31 complaints
- 2023 44 complaints
- 2024 10 complaints
- 2025 17 complaints
- 2026 2 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
2 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRIC SUV BEV FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SUV HEV FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.118 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niro · 1.6L · Automatic (AM-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 53 | 45 | 49 | — | — | $1,350 |
| Niro FE · 1.6L · Automatic (AM-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 53 | 54 | 53 | — | — | $1,250 |
| Niro Electric · Automatic (A1) · Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity · EV | 126 | 101 | 113 | 30.0 | 253 | $700 |
| Niro Plug-in Hybrid · 1.6L · Automatic (AM-S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 49 | 47 | 48 | 31.0 | 510 | $1,400 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2026 Kia Niro at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.