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Kia NiroModel year report

2022 Kia Niro Problems

Compared with other Kia Niro years

Typical for this model

38/100 0.8× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2020

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
31filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
75,000miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
4–5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
49 mpgcombined, 1.6L 4-cyl · hybrid FWD · 51 city / 46 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Kia Niro (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints for the 2022 Kia Niro. The part named most often is brakes, with 8 complaints (26% of the total), followed by electrical system (7) and engine (6). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 75,000 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 38 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 28 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 5 Kia Niro model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 38 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Forward collision avoidance (1), Lane departure (1), Body and structure (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “My right brake light keeps going out and it was “fix” before my the Kia dealership and they said it was just a lose harness but months later it has happened again, the warning light constantly comes on and the power to the light is intermittent. It is currently back into the shop to run another diagnostic”

NHTSA complaint #11590360, filed 2024-05

Electrical system: “I park the car, lock it and then later on can’t open it. I use the emergency key to enter it but then can’t start it even with a new battery in the key fob. It happened twice. It is an issue that needs to be fixed as soon as possible because in case of emergency you’re stuck outside your car and can’t use it to escape a danger or respond to an emergency. You’re a sitting duck in the open, going nowhere.”

NHTSA complaint #11762514, filed 2026-09

Engine: “Vehicle with code p0420, Kia dealership technician say: the problem was the spark, proceeded to change it and clear code. Check engine turn on again, the same person say: it’s a ring piston, the car was leaked engine oil to exhaust and he see blue smoke, no evidence for part of dealership and dealership never mention the car was consuming excessive engine oil. I mentioned the law of emission to change the catalyst and the boss say: I can’t change it but the problem will be come but never do anything to change it. …”

NHTSA complaint #11711969, filed 2026-01

Other or unknown: “The silver accent bar on the center console below the air vents creates a major glare when the sunlight hits it. It reduces visibility by causing a distraction and feels as if you're staring into the sun. The photo doesn't do it justice but this has happened multiple times and I have to hold up my arm to block the glare. Additionally when the sunlight hits the screens on the dashboard and center console they become unreadable.”

NHTSA complaint #11467170, filed 2022-06

Mileage when problems were reported

25% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 60,000 and 90,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2525%25–5025%50–7550%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 75,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2022202320242025202611
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Kia Niro. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Niro Electric · SUV FWD★★★★★4 / 4555 · 10.1% risk
Niro Hybrid · SUV FWD★★★★☆4 / 3554 · 12.1% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2022 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2021: 4 stars overall; 2023: 5 stars overall. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2022 Kia Niro version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving); for electric versions it is the cost of electricity and the rating is in MPGe; plug-in hybrid figures are for gasoline-only (hybrid mode) driving, so no annual cost is shown.

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Niro Electric FWDElectricsingle-speed123102112 MPGe$700
Niro FWD1.6L 4-cyl · hybrid6-speed automatic514649$1,350
Niro FE FWD1.6L 4-cyl · hybrid6-speed automatic534850$1,350
Niro Touring FWD1.6L 4-cyl · hybrid6-speed automatic464043$1,550
Niro Plug-in Hybrid FWD1.6L 4-cyl · plug-in hybrid6-speed automatic484446 gas only—

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2022 Kia Niro → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 38 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 38 bulletins →

Other model years of the Kia Niro

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20251735,0001453—Too new
20241075,0001553—Too new
202344600255391 · MoreToo new
20223175,00014–54938 · TypicalRising
20219—1449—Not enough data
20203960,000144935 · FewerRising
20195635,000144939 · TypicalRising
20186027,2903—4961 · TypicalRising
20178250,5004—4958 · TypicalRising

All Kia Niro model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Kia Niro have?

NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints for the 2022 Kia Niro as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2022 Kia Niro is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 8 complaints (26% of the total), followed by electrical system with 7.

Has the 2022 Kia Niro been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2022 Kia Niro do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2022 Kia Niro 4–5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2022 Kia Niro get?

The EPA rates the 2022 Kia Niro (Niro, 1.6L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 49 mpg combined, 51 city and 46 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2022 Kia Niro reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 75,000 miles and the middle half falls between 60,000 and 90,000 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.