Kia Niro PHEV Recalls (2018-2025)
The Kia Niro PHEV has been the subject of 3 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2018 to 2025 model years. They cluster mostly around the electrical system, seats, and power train.
The Kia Niro PHEV scores 10 out of 100 (grade F), one of the heavier recall records among the vehicles we track. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 100% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 100% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 3 campaigns span 8 model years of the Kia Niro PHEV. The single largest affected 121,411 vehicles, over power train. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common Niro PHEV problems owners report.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Kia Niro PHEV may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Kia Niro PHEV recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Kia Niro PHEV recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2025 Kia Niro PHEV Recalls
1 recall affects the 2025 Kia Niro PHEV, involving the electrical system and seats.
2024 Kia Niro PHEV Recalls
1 recall affects the 2024 Kia Niro PHEV, involving the electrical system and seats.
2023 Kia Niro PHEV Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2023 Kia Niro PHEV, involving the electrical system and seats.
2022 Kia Niro PHEV Recalls
1 recall affects the 2022 Kia Niro PHEV, involving the power train.
2021 Kia Niro PHEV Recalls
1 recall affects the 2021 Kia Niro PHEV, involving the power train.
2020 Kia Niro PHEV Recalls
1 recall affects the 2020 Kia Niro PHEV, involving the power train.
2019 Kia Niro PHEV Recalls
1 recall affects the 2019 Kia Niro PHEV, involving the power train.
2018 Kia Niro PHEV Recalls
1 recall affects the 2018 Kia Niro PHEV, involving the power train.
Every Kia Niro PHEV recall in detail
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2023-2025 Kia Niro PHEV
- Vehicles in this recall
- 80,255
- Reported
- Jan 17, 2025
- Owners notified
- Feb 27, 2025
Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid vehicles. The floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat may become damaged, which can prevent the front air bags and seat belts from deploying properly or cause an unintended side curtain air bag deployment.
Risk: Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, replace and reroute the floor wiring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, dealers will install wiring covers. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC332.
NHTSA campaign number 25V024000.
Power Train
- Affected years
- 2018-2022 Kia Niro PHEV
- Vehicles in this recall
- 121,411
- Reported
- Jul 31, 2023
- Owners notified
- Dec 29, 2023
Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Niro and 2018-2022 Niro Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Fluid may leak into the printed circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator, which can result in an engine compartment fire.
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC276.
NHTSA campaign number 23V534000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2023 Kia Niro PHEV
- Vehicles in this recall
- 108,936
- Reported
- Apr 26, 2023
- Owners notified
- May 26, 2023
Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" LCD screen. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk: A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC270.
NHTSA campaign number 23V298000.
Common questions about Kia Niro PHEV recalls
- Does the Kia Niro PHEV have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 3 recall campaigns on record for the Kia Niro PHEV across the 2018 to 2025 model years. The most common areas are the electrical system, seats, and power train.
- How many times has the Kia Niro PHEV been recalled?
- The Kia Niro PHEV has 3 recall campaigns from the 2018 to 2025 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Kia Niro PHEV recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the power train, affecting 121,411 vehicles. A fire increases the risk of injury.
- Which Kia Niro PHEV model year has the most recalls?
- The 2023 Kia Niro PHEV has the most, with 2 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Kia Niro PHEV has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.