2022 Kia Niro EV Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2022 Kia Niro EV, and owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2022 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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Shock protection (electrical system)
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Niro EV vehicles. The high voltage battery safety plug may overheat and melt, which can cause a loss of drive power or fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicle in a garage or any other covered structure until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will replace the safety plug, free of charge. Owner notification letters were…
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2022 Kia Niro EV have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 15,673 miles. Complaints peaked in 2022 with 10 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I purchased this used 2022 Kia Niro EV on August 19, 2023, with approximately 3,042 miles. On December 22, 2023, at 24,086 miles, a Kia of Valencia service record documented a kicking/knocking sensati”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 6, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
“Component or system that failed: High-Voltage Electrical System / High-Voltage Battery Safety Plug Assembly (specifically covered under Recall SC314 / NHTSA Campaign 24V-358). It is NOT wear and tear”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 24, 2026 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2022 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 (AM-S6) |
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 2022 Kia Niro EV
How do I know if my 2022 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 2022 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 24V358000).
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.