2022 Kia Niro Ev problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (5) · Electrical System (5) · Visibility/Wiper (2)
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Safety recalls (2)
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2025-06-20 · campaign 25V426000 · 11,327 vehicles
Defect: 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."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System:propulsion System:shock Protection 2024-05-21 · campaign 24V358000 · 2,209 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 mailed July 19, 2024. Kia's number for this recall is SC314.
Service bulletins (40)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Visibility/Wiper 2026-08-28 · TSB_CLI049_R2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical service bulletin: partial repair – electrical a/c compressor - this bulletin has been revised to include additional information. new/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. this bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the air
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-06-17 · PI2603_OWNR · Other
product improvement campaign: owner notification (pi2603) - this document is the owner notification advising that kia is conducting a product improvement campaign to update the battery management system (bms) software to enhance battery diagnostic performance in certain 2020-2022 my niro ev vehicles
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-06-15 · PI2603_QA · Other
product improvement campaign: question and answer (pi2603) - this document is the question and answer guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the product improvement campaign pi2603.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-06-15 · PI2603_DPSM · Other
product improvement campaign: dealer parts and service manager memo (pi2603) - this document is the announcement to the dealer parts and service managers advising that kia is conducting a product improvement campaign to update the battery management system (bms) software to enhance battery diagnost
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-06-15 · PI2603_DP · Other
product improvement campaign: dealer principal memo (pi2603) - this document is the announcement to the dealer principals advising that kia is conducting a product improvement campaign to update the battery management system (bms) software to enhance battery diagnostic performance in certain 2020-20
Electrical System 2026-05-28 · TSB_ELE422 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical service bulletin: infotainment system software update using update.kia.com - this bulletin provides information and service procedures for updating the infotainment systems on applicable kia vehicles using the kia navigation updater available at update.kia.com. the software update may impr
Showing the 6 most recent of 40 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-23 · Power Train“on xxx, after i attempted to plug my car into my home charging outlet at 240v, less than 20 minutes later i received an alert that my battery was at 0%. after unplugging the car, waiting for 30 minutes and plugging it back into the out, my car was unable to see the charging outlet or the 40a cable plugged into the port. unplugged car again and afte…”
2026-10-06 · Seat Belts“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 sensation when releasing the brake. the cause was not identified. on august 22, 2024, another service record documented a rear seat belt retraction concern.…”
2026-07-24 · Electrical 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 as falsely claimed by the dealer. the vehicle is available for inspection upon request at the owner's residence. how safety was put at risk: the vehi…”
2026-07-16 · Power Train“component/system: the 12-volt auxiliary battery system, the interior fuse box (total integrated power module) containing an auto-cutoff relay, and the high voltage battery system. all components are available for inspection. safety risk: the vehicle has lost power and died while being driven, and has left occupants stranded on multiple occasions. …”
2026-05-12 · Engine · 36,020 mi“the contact owns a 2022 kia niro. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle intermittently entered limp mode and loss automotive power while the vehicle was still at full battery. no warning lights were illuminated. the failure occurred on several different occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer to get a diagnosis …”
2025-07-29 · Electrical System“i wanted to go to the store and when i pressed the start button i got the message: stop car and check regenerative brakes. soon after the lights dimmed and the message showed up that key fob was not detected even though it was in my hand. it then no longer took a charge and is completely dark. i checked the internet, and it sounds like it is the…”
2025-07-16 · Unknown Or Other“i have had this vehicle for 13 months and have taken it to the shop 4 times for the same reason. the 12v dies and my car has to be jumpstarted in order for me to use the vehicle. dealer usually blames the 12v at the beginning of the appointments before ultimately telling me there is nothing wrong with the 12v and that they are unable to replicate t…”
2025-06-26 · Visibility/Wiper“when vehicle is placed in ‘reverse’ gear, screen goes to green screen that reads “ no camera signal received.please try again later.” unable to view rear of vehicle except through mirrors while backing up. audio warning will still sound for proximity alarm, but no visibility from rear camera. intermittently camera will function and show live fee…”
2025-06-16 · Unknown Or Other“i was called for battery recall. brought my car at the kia of stockton dealership last feb 14, 2025. mechanic found problem with high voltage battery of my 2022 kia niro ev. contacted kia manufacturer or customer care regularly for the repair/problem with case number [xxx] but until now june 16th, 2025 no updates yet(4 months). my car is still in …”
2025-01-30 · Service Brakes“i bought my 2022 kia niro ev new in 2022, and around 40,000 miles, i had a problem with the reduction motor so i replaced it, shortly after that i had a problem with the wheel so i replaced a part called the axle, and shortly after that, the other wheel had the same problem so i replaced the same part, and the kia employee said that this part only …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.