2022 Kia Niro EV Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 16%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,020miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2022 Kia Niro EV, 16% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,020 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 breaks if there is a strong impact (traffic accident) so it's strange. …”
NHTSA complaint #11639695, filed 2025-01“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 however, the dealer stated that the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11737434, filed 2026-05, 36,020 miles“Car has broken down, not started, battery dead when fully charged MULTIPLE TIMES. It has been in the Kia service department since March 2024 (9 months) and they can’t figure out where the parasitic drain is from. This is the third time this year getting towed to the Kia dealership with no resolution. No warning lights / labels prior to failure. Danger by leaving me stranded 3+ times this year with need for triple A.”
NHTSA complaint #11630675, filed 2024-12Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 16% |
| 2019 | 3 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2022 Kia Niro EV
13 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Kia Niro EV
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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