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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2021 Kia Niro Electric

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

0Recalls
2Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE KIA NIRO ELECTRIC

The Kia Niro Electric is a subcompact crossover SUV that slots into the growing battery-electric segment, targeting eco-conscious urban and suburban buyers who want a practical, right-sized daily driver without sacrificing modern features. Offered from the 2019 model year onward, the Niro EV competes in a crowded but increasingly important space where safety credentials carry real weight for family-oriented shoppers.

VERDICT

The 2021 Kia Niro Electric has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file, giving it a clean recall and complaint burden.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Kia Niro Electric as a sensible, well-rounded choice in the subcompact electric crossover space. They tend to praise its accessible packaging and practical daily-use character, while occasionally noting that it lacks the outright performance or range of pricier rivals. Overall, professional opinion positions it as a smart, low-drama option rather than a segment leader.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Kia Niro Electric at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

2 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsService Brakes 1Back Over Prevention 1

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Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Kia Niro Electric 2021. Methodology · Disclosure