Kia Niro - Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the Kia Niro

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Kia Niro, for which Kia has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Kia Niro. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Kia Niro have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by a VIN

Latest Niro’s Issues in the EU

All Niro’s EU Recalls

If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.

Check the vehicle’s history

Latest Niro’s Issues in the UK

KIA Niro (2020) – Potential coolant leak in the EPCU
on 04/05/2023
KIA NIRO (2020-06-16 – 2020-12-04) RECALL: Problem description: A potential coolant leak in the Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) could cause a loss of […]
KIA NIRO HYBRID (2016 – 2017) – HEAT IN THE MAIN POWER RELAY ASSEMBLY
on 27/05/2019
KIA NIRO HYBRID (01/11/2016 – 19/09/2017) RECALL: Problem description: A reduction of contact pressure on the main relays causes heat build-up in the main […]
KIA NIRO HYBRID – BURRS IN THE INNER HYDRAULIC CLUTCH ACTUATOR HOUSING CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE OIL SEAL
on 13/08/2018
KIA NIRO HYBRID (01/11/2016 – 11/09/2017) RECALL: Burrs in the inner hydraulic clutch actuator housing can damage the oil seal – causing oil to leak and […]