Buying a used 2023 Kia Niro? Check these 2 recalls first
The 2023 Kia Niro has 2 recalls in this group: seat wiring that may disable air bags and a dashboard display that may go blank. These make restraint-system repair records and display operation specific inspection priorities. NHTSA lists 44 unverified owner complaints, including 15 in unknown or other, 14 electrical system, 7 forward collision avoidance, and 6 power train. The reports include 8 crashes and 6 injuries; those counts do not establish that the recalled defects caused them.
Before you buy
- 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.
- Confirm completion of the seat wiring recall by VIN.
- Verify the dashboard display recall repair and check display operation.
- Ask about collision-avoidance warnings and power train problems.
- 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
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Kia Niro Seat Wiring May Disable Air Bags | Seats | high |
| Kia SUVs and cars: dashboard display may go blank | Electrical System | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
44 complaints filed for this model year, including 8 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 6 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 14 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 7 | None found |
| Power Train | 6 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 6 | None found |
| Fuel System | 5 | None found |
| Brakes | 4 | None found |