NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2020 Kia Niro Plug-In Safety Record
The 2020 Kia Niro Plug-In has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 5 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2020 Kia Niro Plug-In does not carry a federal safety rating. NHTSA has not crash-tested this model, leaving no star ratings for consumers to consult. However, the ownership record is notably clean: zero recalls are on file, and only five owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA. None of these complaints involve crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities.
The 2020 Kia Niro Plug-In was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls on file, and falls in the 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 | 5 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2020 Kia Niro Plug-In?
The 2020 Kia Niro Plug-In distinguishes itself with a clean record: zero recalls and just five owner complaints. None of these five complaints describe a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. The absence of severe harm categories is a rare positive for a vehicle of this age. Two of the reported complaints involve the power train; while this is a common area of concern for plug-in hybrids, this volume does not indicate a systemic issue. No crash-test data for the Niro Plug-In nameplate is available in the NHTSA database to offer a comparative safety reference.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2020 Kia Niro Plug-In have any recalls?
The 2020 Kia Niro Plug-In has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. No recall campaigns are recorded for this model year, meaning no park-outside advisories, no do-not-drive orders, and no remedy notices appear in the federal database for this vehicle.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2020 Kia Niro Plug-In?
Five owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2020 Kia Niro Plug-In. The top components alleged are Power Train (2 reports), Structure (1), Service Brakes (1), and Steering (1). All are unverified consumer allegations and have not been confirmed as defects by NHTSA.
5 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2020 Kia Niro Plug-In?
Before purchasing a used 2020 Kia Niro Plug-In, run the specific vehicle's VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm no open recall has been issued after the data in this record was compiled. A clean record at the model-year level does not guarantee a specific unit is free of a subsequent campaign.
- NHTSA has no crash-test score for the 2020 Kia Niro Plug-In specifically, so no star rating or Safety Index exists for this model year.
- Zero recalls are recorded for this model year in the federal NHTSA database, the cleanest possible outcome on that single metric.
- Five unverified owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA, with Power Train leading at two reports and no complaints involving crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths.
- Shoppers should verify their individual VIN at nhtsa.gov because recall campaigns can be added to the federal record after any point-in-time data pull.
FAQ2020 Kia Niro Plug-In safety questions
Was the 2020 Kia Niro Plug-In 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 5 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 Kia Niro Plug-In have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2020 Kia Niro Plug-In 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 2020 Kia Niro Plug-In?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 5 owner complaints are on file for the 2020 Kia Niro Plug-In. 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 Plug-In 2020.
- 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.