Recalls ·2025 Kia Niro FE

2025 Kia Niro FE recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2025 Kia Niro FE; the most frequently affected component is seats. Owners filed 17 complaints, most often about unknown or other. Among the 10 model years of this model in the database, 2025 ranks #9 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints17
Crashes reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

SeatsCampaign 25V024000 · 17 Jan 2025

Problem: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 17 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Unknown or other8 · 47%
Suspension3 · 18%
Electrical system3 · 18%
Forward collision avoidance2 · 12%
Engine2 · 12%
Tires1 · 6%
Power train1 · 6%
Vehicle speed control1 · 6%

When complaints were filed

20256
202611

From owner complaints

On November 3, 2025 I had an accident/event in my KIA Niro. At 2:20 I had been sitting in my car with the engine running and the gear was in (P) park. I was on an incline. When I saw the child I was babysitting ‘s bus arrived, hopped out of the car (it was still running) and walked behind the car, and stood waiting…

Unknown or other · May 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

I'm writing to express my disappointment and frustration with my recent car purchase. The salesperson's failure to clearly explain the contract has left me with unexpected expenses and a higher payment than anticipated. Furthermore, the car's persistent malfunctions have caused me significant stress and anxiety. The…

Unknown or other · Oct 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

I'm writing to express my disappointment and frustration with my recent car purchase. The salesperson's failure to clearly explain the contract has left me with unexpected expenses and a higher payment than anticipated. Furthermore, the car's persistent malfunctions have caused me significant stress and anxiety. The…

Unknown or other · Oct 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

I am reporting a serious safety concern regarding the 2025 Kia Niro Hybrid and its adaptive cruise control system. When the cruise control is activated and set to maintain a certain speed, the vehicle continues at that speed regardless of whether there are other vehicles in front of it. In multiple instances, the car…

Forward collision avoidance · Jan 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.