MODEL
Kia Niro Ev
NHTSA safety across every Kia Niro Ev model year we cover.
Across the 3 model years of the Kia Niro Ev we cover (2023 to 2025), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 6 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Kia Niro EV is a compact crossover built for urban and suburban drivers who want an all-electric daily driver without stepping into premium price territory. Now in its second generation, the Niro EV sits in the increasingly competitive small electric crossover segment, offering a practical hatchback-style body with everyday usability as its central pitch.
At MotorCaliber, our safety picture for the Kia Niro EV across the 2023 to 2025 model years is incomplete in one important way: NHTSA has not conducted crash testing on this generation of the vehicle in the years we cover. That means there are no federal star ratings to point to, and shoppers cannot lean on government crash-test scores when making a safety-based decision here. That absence matters, and buyers should factor it in. On the recall front, six recalls have been issued across the covered model years. That is a notable count for a relatively short window, and anyone shopping a used 2023 or 2024 example should run the VIN through NHTSA's recall database to confirm all open campaigns have been remedied. Owner complaints total 33 across the covered years, with five alleging a crash and four reporting injuries. These are unverified allegations, as NHTSA notes, but the presence of crash-related complaints in a complaint pool this small is worth acknowledging. No fire or fatality complaints appear in the data, which is a relevant data point for an EV. The bottom line: the Niro EV is a practical, accessible electric crossover, but the lack of federal crash-test data leaves a genuine gap in its safety profile. Shoppers who prioritize verified crash performance may want to cross-shop rivals that have earned NHTSA ratings.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the Kia Niro EV as a sensibly designed and well-rounded compact electric crossover. They tend to praise its straightforward controls, comfortable ride quality, and thoughtful interior layout. Some note that interior materials feel appropriate for the segment without being particularly upscale. Overall, professional reviewers treat it as a practical and accessible choice in the small EV space.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2023 to 2025 Kia Niro EV, so there are no federal star ratings available. Shoppers who rely on government crash scores to guide safety decisions will find a meaningful gap in the data here.
- Six recalls have been issued across the 2023 to 2025 model years. If you are considering a used example, verifying that all open recalls have been completed is an essential step before purchase.
- Owner complaints include five alleging a crash and four reporting injuries out of 33 total complaints. While these are unverified allegations, the ratio of crash-related reports to overall complaints is worth noting when evaluating this model.
- No fire or fatality complaints appear in the NHTSA data across the covered years, which provides some reassurance on two of the higher-stakes safety concerns that electric vehicle shoppers often raise.
Most-recalled year on record: 2023 Kia Niro Ev with 3 recalls.