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2022 Kia Niro Phev Engine Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
8%of 12 total for the year
Median mileage
10,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2022 Kia Niro Phev, 8% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,500 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.

“The contact owns a 2022 Kia Niro. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there were exhaust fumes inside the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V534000 (Power Train). The VIN was included; however, parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. …”

NHTSA complaint #11558408, filed 2023-12, 10,500 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202218%
2019415%
2018431%

Other parts of the 2022 Kia Niro Phev

Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Kia Niro Phev

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology