2022 Kia Niro Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2022 Kia Niro, 6% of the 31 complaints for this model year.
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.
“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? -I have received a Check Brake Light warning several times now, even after replacing the bulbs. I have replaced them twice now in the past 6 months and the issue persists. I believe it to be a faulty sensor or something similar. Yes, it is available to inspect upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? …”
NHTSA complaint #11703967, filed 2025-12“This car was purchased certified pre-owned from a Kia Dealership with 46,227 miles in October 2024. Within a month (Nov 2024), the electrical system would die overnight and we would require a jump start. This seemed to align with colder temperatures. After the first or second jump start, a headlight blew out. We replaced it. Then a tail light blew out and we replaced that one too. It seemed that there must be a connection between the electrical failure and the headlights / tail lights burning out. …”
NHTSA complaint #11699174, filed 2025-11Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2022 Kia Niro
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Kia Niro
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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