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US recalls (1)
Power train: automatic transmission, internal
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (5)
Show 5 Canadian recalls
Visual system
2025-06-20 · campaign 2025-345
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a problem with the rearview camera could cause the rearview camera image not to display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the rearview camera.
Brakes
2025-01-07 · campaign 2025-003
Issue:
On certain vehicles, water could enter the integrated electronic brake (IEB) and cause it to corrode. If this happens, the IEB motor could fail and cause reduced braking.
Note: This service campaign only affects certain Niro EV models.
Safety Risk:
Reduced braking can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the integrated electronic brake. The dealer will apply silicone to the IEB bolt hole or replace the IEB, as necessary.
Label
2024-08-15 · campaign 2024-549
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" appear in English only, when they should be listed as "Tires/Pneus", "Rims/Jantes", "Front/Avant" and "Rear/Arriere". Canadian regulations require this information to be listed on the label in both English and French.
Safety Risk:
These small errors do not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. Kia has corrected the compliance label for all new vehicles.
Powertrain
2023-08-01 · campaign 2023-423
Issue:
On certain vehicles, fluid could leak onto the printed circuit board for the hydraulic clutch actuator (HCA). If this happens, the circuit board could short circuit.
Safety Risk:
A short circuit could create the risk of an engine compartment fire while driving.
Corrective Actions:
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the hydraulic clutch actuator (HCA), and replace it if necessary. The technician will also install a new fuse for the HCA to reduce the risk of a fire.
Electrical
2022-12-06 · campaign 2022-689 · 428 vehicles
Issue:
On certain electric vehicles, the electric power control unit (EPCU) may not be sealed correctly. As a result, coolant could leak inside the EPCU and onto the circuit board. If this happens, the vehicle could suddenly lose power to the wheels.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of power to the wheels may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the EPCU for internal coolant leaks. If a leak is detected, the dealer will replace the EPCU.
Owner complaints (39)
Owners filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Kia Niro (2 crashes, 3 fires, 2 injuries reported). Among 10 model years of this model, it ranks #5 for the most complaints (median 39).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 9 | |
| Unknown or other | 8 | |
| Power train | 8 | |
| Electrical system | 8 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | |
| Service brakes | 5 | |
| Air bags | 2 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Kia Niro.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2020 Kia Niro Electric SUV FWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2020 Kia Niro Hybrid SUV FWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2020 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid SUV FWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2020 Kia Niro version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Niro 1.6 L Automatic (AM6) | 51 | 46 | 49 | $1,350 |
| Niro Electric Automatic (A1) | 123 | 102 | 112 | $700 |
| Niro FE 1.6 L Automatic (AM6) | 52 | 49 | 50 | $1,350 |
| Niro Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 L Automatic (AM6) | 48 | 44 | 46 | $1,450 |
| Niro Touring 1.6 L Automatic (AM6) | 46 | 40 | 43 | $1,550 |
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