NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2024 Kia Niro EV Safety Record
The 2024 Kia Niro EV has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 2 recalls and 6 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2024 Kia Niro EV has not been subjected to federal crash testing, leaving a notable gap in its safety profile. Without NHTSA ratings, MotorCaliber cannot assign a Safety Index score or assess its structural integrity and occupant protection capabilities. The public record, however, indicates a light burden of post-sale issues, with two recall campaigns and six owner-reported complaints on file. This limited data set, while positive in its low numbers, does not provide a comprehensive safety picture, and the absence of crash-test results should be a significant consideration for prospective buyers prioritizing vehicle safety.
The 2024 Kia Niro EV was not crash-tested by NHTSA and carries a Light recall and complaint burden band, with two recall campaigns on record, according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 2 |
| Owner complaints | 6 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Kia Niro EV?
The 2024 Kia Niro EV has not been crash-tested by NHTSA. This absence of data means no star ratings for frontal, side, or rollover protection are available to assess its structural safety performance. This model year has generated two recall campaigns and six owner complaints to date. One recall addresses a floor wiring issue under the seats, affecting a broad range of 2023 to 2025 Niro variants. The second recall targets a drive-shaft heat-treatment concern, shared with some 2023 EV6 units. These recalls are specific in scope, not indicative of a broader manufacturing halt. Owner complaints, though few, point to the Electrical System as a notable area of concern, alongside an "Unknown or Other" category that limits detailed analysis. The record includes one alleged crash and one alleged injury, both currently unverified. Without crash-test results, a comprehensive safety evaluation for the 2024 Kia Niro EV remains incomplete.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Kia Niro EV have any recalls?
The 2024 Kia Niro EV is covered by two recall campaigns. The first addresses a floor wiring assembly beneath the seats, affecting 2023 through 2025 Niro EV, PHEV, and Hybrid vehicles. The second covers a potentially improperly heat-treated drive shaft on certain 2023 and 2024 Niro EV models and 2023 EV6 vehicles. Neither campaign carries a park-outside or do-not-drive advisory in the data on file, but owners should confirm open status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
SEATS25V024000
Risk: Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, replace and reroute the floor wiring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, dealers will install wiring covers. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC332.
Reported 2025-01-17
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT24V057000
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the drive shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC295.
Reported 2024-01-31
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Kia Niro EV?
Six owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Kia Niro EV. The top reported components are the Electrical System and the Unknown or Other category, each accounting for three alleged incidents, with single reports also touching Seats and Service Brakes. One alleged crash and one alleged injury appear in the record. All are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
6 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Kia Niro EV?
Owners of a 2024 Kia Niro EV should verify their specific vehicle's recall status via VIN at nhtsa.gov. This check confirms whether either of the two active recall campaigns have been completed or remain open. A clear VIN report is not a substitute for a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2024 Kia Niro EV, meaning no star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year, and that absence carries no implied safety judgment in either direction.
- Two recall campaigns cover this model year: one for floor wiring beneath the seats shared with 2023 to 2025 Niro variants, and one for a drive-shaft heat-treatment issue shared with certain 2023 and 2024 Niro EV and 2023 EV6 vehicles.
- Six unverified owner complaints are on file with NHTSA, with the Electrical System and an Unknown or Other category each cited three times, plus single allegations involving Seats and Service Brakes.
- Owners and prospective buyers should run the vehicle's VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to determine whether either open campaign has been remedied on that specific unit.
FAQ2024 Kia Niro EV safety questions
Was the 2024 Kia Niro EV 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 2 recalls and 6 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 Kia Niro EV have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 2 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Kia Niro EV. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Kia Niro EV?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 6 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Kia Niro EV. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Kia Niro EV 2024.
- 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.