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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2026 Kia Niro.
Owner complaints (2)
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Kia Niro (1 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 10 model years of this model, it ranks #10 for the most complaints (median 39).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Kia Niro.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 KIA NIRO ELECTRIC SUV BEV FWD | – | – | – | – |
| 2026 KIA NIRO SUV HEV FWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2026 Kia Niro version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niro 1.6 L Automatic (AM-S6) | 53 | 45 | 49 | $1,350 |
| Niro Electric Automatic (A1) | 126 | 101 | 113 | $700 |
| Niro FE 1.6 L Automatic (AM-S6) | 53 | 54 | 53 | $1,250 |
| Niro Plug-in Hybrid 1.6 L Automatic (AM-S6) | 49 | 47 | 48 | $1,400 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.