NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Kia Niro Electric Safety Record
The 2021 Kia Niro Electric has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Kia Niro Electric has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, meaning this model year carries no star ratings. Consequently, a Safety Index score cannot be computed for the vehicle. The federal record indicates a "Clean" burden band for recalls and complaints, with zero recalls on file and only two owner complaints submitted to NHTSA. While this indicates a minimal administrative footprint in the federal safety database, it is not a proxy for crash-test data. The absence of testing should not be interpreted as an indication of crashworthiness, positive or negative.
The 2021 Kia Niro Electric was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and holds a Clean recall and complaint burden band according to federal NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 2 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Kia Niro Electric?
The 2021 Kia Niro Electric has no federal crash test data published for its model year. This absence of critical safety metrics means that a direct assessment of its crashworthiness from federal data is not possible. For context, the 2022 Kia Niro Electric achieved a Safety Index of 90; however, this score applies strictly to the 2022 model and cannot be extrapolated to the 2021 iteration. Administratively, the 2021 Kia Niro Electric is in the Clean burden band, the lowest tier for recall and complaint activity within the federal database. The vehicle has accumulated zero recalls. Only two unverified owner complaints are on file, neither of which involved a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. These isolated allegations, concerning Service Brakes and Back Over Prevention, do not suggest a pattern warranting federal investigation or a remedy campaign for the 2021 model year.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Kia Niro Electric have any recalls?
The 2021 Kia Niro Electric has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. No recall campaigns are recorded for this model year, meaning there are no park-outside advisories, no do-not-drive orders, and no remedy notices tied to this vehicle through the federal recall system.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Kia Niro Electric?
NHTSA has received two owner complaints for the 2021 Kia Niro Electric. The top components cited are Service Brakes, with one alleged report, and Back Over Prevention, with one alleged report. Zero complaints allege a crash, fire, injury, or death. All submissions are unverified consumer allegations, not established findings.
2 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Kia Niro Electric?
Before purchasing a used 2021 Kia Niro Electric, buyers should check the vehicle's VIN against the free recall lookup tool at nhtsa.gov to confirm no open recall remedy is outstanding.
- NHTSA has no crash-test score for the 2021 Kia Niro Electric specifically; no Safety Index or star ratings exist for this model year.
- Zero recalls are on file for the 2021 model year, meaning no federal remedy campaigns have been issued for this vehicle.
- Only two unverified owner complaints have been submitted to NHTSA for this model year, citing Service Brakes and Back Over Prevention, with no alleged crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths.
- The 2022 Kia Niro Electric was tested by NHTSA and received a Safety Index of 90; that score belongs to that year only and does not apply to the 2021 model year.
FAQ2021 Kia Niro Electric safety questions
Was the 2021 Kia Niro Electric crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Kia Niro Electric have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Kia Niro Electric as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Kia Niro Electric?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 2 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Kia Niro Electric. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Kia Niro Electric 2021.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.