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Buying a used 2023 Kia Niro EV? Check these 3 recalls first

3 NHTSA recalls · 15 owner complaints on file

The 2023 Kia Niro EV has 3 recalls in this group, covering drive shaft failure, a differential gear bolt problem, and seat wiring that may disable airbags. The record calls for attention to both drivetrain repairs and airbag-related wiring work. Its 15 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, including 8 involving the electrical system, 4 categorized as unknown or other, and 3 each involving fuel/propulsion and service brakes. These category counts do not establish that complaints resulted from recalled defects.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Verify drive shaft and differential gear bolt recall completion.
3. Request seat wiring airbag recall repair records.
4. Ask about electrical faults, propulsion interruptions, and braking symptoms.
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Kia dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2023 Kia Niro EV

What owners have reported to NHTSA

15 complaints filed for this model year, including 2 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 3 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

When the complaints were filed

Complaints by the year they reached NHTSA. The current year is incomplete, and counts usually fall as fewer of these cars stay on the road.

Other model years

• 2024
• All Niro EV recalls