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2023 Kia Niro Electrical system Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
32%of 44 total for the year
Median mileage
322miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the electrical system of the 2023 Kia Niro, 32% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 322 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“On multiple occasions, the car has flashed an error on the dash stating there was a problem with the hybrid system. It immediately slows down without time to merge over causing extreme danger on a busy highway several cars swerved to miss the Kia because there was nothing I can do. this has happened several times and Kia is well aware as I’ve had multiple communications with them.”

NHTSA complaint #11684015, filed 2025-08

“I was 3 1/2 weeks into a four year lease driving this brand new car and it stopped completely in the middle of the road flashing a HYBRID SYSTEM FAILURE warning. I nearly died. It would not move nor turn off. Had to be in the shop for 2 weeks. I don’t feel safe in this car and I want out of this lease asap. Kia is not willing to work with me on this”

NHTSA complaint #11550666, filed 2023-10

“My 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid EX has experienced multiple warning messages and unresolved concerns after previous repairs. After the first recall repair, I began receiving intermittent warning messages while driving. The messages appeared briefly and disappeared before I could safely document them. After a second repair, the transmission was replaced. Shortly afterward, the vehicle displayed an overheating warning. I returned to the dealership, but they stated they could not find a problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #11752872, filed 2026-07

“I was driving my 2023 Kia Niro PHEV into my garage after running an errand, going very slowly. Suddenly the vehicle--all on its own--surged forward, slammed into the rear wall (triggering air bags), ricocheted backward across the street, and struck a neighbor's fence. I was able to get out of the car but I was in shock; paramedics were called. Ultimately, my injuries were found to be limited to bruised ribs, but it has been very painful and limiting. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop where it was pronounced a total loss. …”

NHTSA complaint #11674651, filed 2025-07

“The contact owns a 2023 Kia Niro. The contact stated that the vehicle had been Hacked by a stalker. While driving, the vehicle was controlled by the hacker to randomly steer to the right. Additionally, the contact stated that the hacker caused several features on the instrument panel to become disabled. No additional information was available. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45.”

NHTSA complaint #11702976, filed 2025-12, 45 miles

Related recalls

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025318%
2024330%
20231432%
2022723%
2021222%
2020821%
20191323%
20181830%
20172328%

Other parts of the 2023 Kia Niro

Other or unknown
16 complaintsForward collision avoidance
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 Kia Niro

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