NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2025 Kia Niro EV Safety Record
The 2025 Kia Niro EV has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 12 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2025 Kia Niro EV has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, leaving its crash performance unmeasured. Consequently, no federal Safety Index score or star ratings are available for this model year. Its safety profile, as currently documented, is based solely on recall and owner complaint data. That record shows a light burden: one active recall campaign and twelve owner complaints. None of these complaints allege fire or fatality.
The 2025 Kia Niro EV was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall campaign, and is assigned a Light recall and complaint burden band, 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 | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 12 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Kia Niro EV?
The 2025 Kia Niro EV has a Light burden band, indicating lower recall and complaint activity in federal safety data. A single recall addresses floor wiring assembly routing, an issue seen across 2023 to 2025 Niro models. Twelve unverified owner complaints have been filed. Two complaints specifically mention crash events, and two cite issues with the Forward Collision Avoidance system. No complaints allege fire, injury, or death. NHTSA has not yet published crash-test ratings for the 2025 Niro EV, and no sibling model years offer supplementary crash-performance data. The Light burden band reflects administrative and complaint volume only.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Kia Niro EV have any recalls?
The single recall covering the 2025 Kia Niro EV targets the floor wiring assembly beneath the seats, shared across 2023 through 2025 Niro EV, PHEV, and Hybrid vehicles. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the data provided for this campaign. Owners should verify their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov to confirm whether this recall remains open on their vehicle.
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
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Kia Niro EV?
Twelve owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Kia Niro EV. The most frequently alleged problem area is Unknown Or Other, cited in six reports, followed by the Electrical System and Forward Collision Avoidance, each cited in two reports. Power Train, Engine, and Vehicle Speed Control each appear in one report. All complaints are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
12 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Kia Niro EV?
The 2025 Kia Niro EV's federal safety profile includes a significant recall for its floor wiring assembly. Any pre-owned unit should have its VIN checked against the free NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm that this campaign has been completed.
- The 2025 Kia Niro EV has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, meaning no frontal, side, or pole impact star ratings exist for this model year and no Safety Index has been assigned.
- One recall campaign covers the floor wiring assembly beneath the seats across 2023 to 2025 Niro EV, PHEV, and Hybrid vehicles; owners should verify open status using their VIN at nhtsa.gov.
- Twelve unverified consumer complaints have been reported, with Forward Collision Avoidance appearing as a noted component in two of those allegations, alongside Electrical System concerns.
- The Light burden band assigned to this model year reflects recall and complaint volume only and is not a crash-safety grade or a substitute for crash-test results.
FAQ2025 Kia Niro EV safety questions
Was the 2025 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 1 recall and 12 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Kia Niro EV have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2025 Kia Niro EV. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Kia Niro EV?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 12 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 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 2025.
- 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.