2020 Kia Niro EV Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2020 Kia Niro EV, and owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2020 Kia Niro EV
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Camera (back over prevention)
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Niro EV vehicles. The circuit board for the rearview camera may become damaged and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC342.
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Fluid/coolant (electrical system)
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Niro EV vehicles. The Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) may have been improperly sealed and may leak coolant internally.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the EPCU as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is…
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2020 Kia Niro EV have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 31,162 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2020 Kia Niro. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the coolant system warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle follow”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 3, 2026 · Electrical system
“I am submitting a complaint regarding a safety issue with the rearview camera on my 2020 Kia Niro EV. VIN # [XXX] The rearview camera display has stopped functioning properly. Based on technical resea”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 23, 2026 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2020 Kia Niro (Niro Electric, Niro FE, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Touring). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 43–112 MPGe |
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| City / Highway | 46–123 / 40–102 |
| Fuel | Electricity, Regular, Regular Gas and Electricity |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1); Automatic (AM6) |
Compare Kia Niro EV model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kia Niro EV model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2019 Kia Niro EV | 0 | 17 |
| 2020 Kia Niro EV | 2 | 19 |
| 2021 Kia Niro EV | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 Kia Niro EV | 2 | 31 |
| 2023 Kia Niro EV | 3 | 15 |
| 2024 Kia Niro EV | 2 | 6 |
| 2025 Kia Niro EV | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2020 Kia Niro EV
How do I know if my 2020 Kia Niro EV has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2020 Kia Niro EV; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Kia dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 22V899000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Kia models
- Sorento10,183 complaints
- Optima7,512 complaints
- Soul5,553 complaints
- Sportage4,699 complaints
- Forte2,553 complaints
- Sedona2,410 complaints
- Telluride2,026 complaints
- Sephia1,705 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.