Which Kia Niro Plug-in year has the most recalls?

2023 has the most recall campaigns (2).

Which Kia Niro Plug-in years have no complaints or recalls on record?

2026, 2020, 2019, 2018. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.

How is this comparison made?

We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.

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Kia Niro Plug-in: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 8 model years of the Kia Niro Plug-in on record, 2023 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about electrical system). It also has the most recall campaigns (2).

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Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury	Most reported	Combined
2026	0	0	0	—	48 MPG
2025	1	17	2	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	48 MPG
2023	2	40	8	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	48 MPG
2022	1	31	5	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	46 MPG
2021	1	9	1	POWER TRAIN	46 MPG
2020	0	0	0	—	46 MPG
2019	0	0	0	—	46 MPG
2018	0	0	0	—	46 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Kia Niro Plug-in

Questions

Which Kia Niro Plug-in year has the most complaints?: Of 8 model years of the Kia Niro Plug-in on record, 2023 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about electrical system).
Which Kia Niro Plug-in year has the most recalls?: 2023 has the most recall campaigns (2).
Which Kia Niro Plug-in years have no complaints or recalls on record?: 2026, 2020, 2019, 2018. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?: We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.