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2023 Kia Niro: raw data

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vehicle2023 / kia / niro
known issues7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-20)
complaints44 on file (2023-03-30 → 2026-09-05)
recalls2
investigations0
fars4 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Hybrid system stall and sudden loss of propulsionFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE8 complaints2023-03 → 2026-07niro-2023-hybrid-system-stall-power-loss
  • 11550666 I was 3 1/2 weeks into a four year lease driving this brand new car and it stopped completely in the middle of the road flashing a HYBRID SYSTEM FAILURE warning. I nearly died. It would not move nor turn off. Had to be in the shop for 2 weeks
  • 11684015 On multiple occasions, the car has flashed an error on the dash stating there was a problem with the hybrid system. It immediately slows down without time to merge over causing extreme danger on a busy highway several cars swerved to miss the Kia
  • 11514541 While slowing down (without bringing it to a full stop) to make a left turn, car dies, losses all propulsion power just coasts. First it happened intermittently than more often. First it happened in low speed later even with highway speed
  • 11647325 Since then, my car has stalling problems, randomly, sometimes multiple time in one drive. I have no way to replicate it on my own just that it "can happen" anytime and has subjected me to waiting on the side of the road for the engine computer to "reset"
Unintended acceleration and uncommanded vehicle movementUNKNOWN OR OTHER, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM7 complaints2023-09 → 2025-04niro-2023-unintended-acceleration-rollaway
  • 11674651 Suddenly the vehicle--all on its own--surged forward, slammed into the rear wall (triggering air bags), ricocheted backward across the street, and struck a neighbor's fence. I was able to get out of the car but I was in shock; paramedics were called
  • 11585252 While entering into a parking spot at minimal speed, the vehicle experienced an unexpected spontaneous acceleration, causing it to lunge forward, climb onto the curb, and collide with the adjacent building. This resulted mainly in damage to the front end
  • 11587368 My car drives forward when in reverse. This happened twice. Second time I was able to get it on video. Car Is currently at dealership
  • 11626489 She went to shut off the car upon exchanging the information and after pressing the ignition button the vehicle began to roll. She was outside of the vehicle when she had pressed the ignition button. She tried physically to stop the vehicle, trippped and was dragged
Forward collision avoidance and ADAS malfunctionFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER5 complaints2023-07 → 2026-06niro-2023-adas-phantom-braking-malfunction
  • 11549802 Five times in my 2023 Kia Niro HEV within one block the dashboard began to flash red, beeping sounds were emitted, and then the brakes slammed rapidly bringing the car to a stop. My attempts to accelerate were futile until the car let me accelerate about 5 -10 seconds later
  • 11597684 After 9 months (5,700 miles), my car started having problems (Forward Collision Warning, random loss of power steering). My car had to be towed twice to a KIA dealership, where I was told nothing was wrong with my car
  • 11687304 Driving VA Interstate 64. Traveling right side travel lane approximately 70 mph. Had ADAS engaged. Car entering highway, moved to center travel lane to pass. As I approached entering highway car, suddenly, my car stalled, engine off and I was stopped in center travel lane
Airbag and seat belt wiring recall SC332 repair delaysAIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3 complaints2025-03 → 2026-02niro-2023-airbag-seatbelt-recall-sc332
  • 11715328 I am filing a complaint regarding my 2023 Kia Niro and Safety Recall SC332. The recall involves a damaged floor wiring assembly that may prevent proper airbag and seat belt deployment, creating a serious safety risk. I scheduled and brought my vehicle to Cowboy Kia
  • 11655598 I received a recall notice SC332 several weeks ago. In February I visited ALM Kia in Perry, GA. The sercice advisor ordered parts, I have checked with ALM Kia several times and they keep telling me the parts have not arrived. This is a serious safety issue
  • 11570832 My dashboard screen has turned off completely 3 different times in the 14 months I have had the vehicle. It is normally off for several days at a time. When it is off, I have no access to my speed, gas, or any other controls shown on that display.…
Service brake and parking brake response issuesSERVICE BRAKES, SUSPENSION3 complaints2025-01 → 2026-02niro-2023-service-brake-parking-brake
  • 11637344 On Oct 4, 2024, a driver rolled into my car on an incline. While waiting for the police, I looked inside my car and thought the engine was still on. (Flashers). I turned the power button and the car began to roll backwards. I jumped in and tried the break. Pedal went all…
  • 11710359 When attempting to activate the parking brake there is no response from the vehicle. No matter how many times in attempting to activate the parking brake it would not activate. The only way to successfully activate the parking brake was if "auto hold" was on
  • 11716423 The first issue arose when the car shut off completely while driving and was towed to the dealership. Later, I started hearing a squeaking/rubber rubbing sound. The car would make squeaking and creaking noises when turning or going over minor bumps. The "rubber rubbing sound"…
Infotainment touchscreen and USB connectivity interruptionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM3 complaints2023-07 → 2025-11niro-2023-infotainment-connectivity-distraction
  • 11560522 The car has an issue where the Apple CarPlay system randomly disconnects. I have brought this to the dealership multiple times and they have not been able to fix it. This is a safety hazard because each time the system disconnects and then reconnects, the driver needs to…
  • 11702025 USB connectivity is intermittent. This involves using the USB A connection in the center console as a port for stored media (music files) on a USB drive and Android Auto. The connection will connect and disconnect randomly regardless of the car being stationary or moving
  • 11535500 AC and/or heat started coming on randomly, would not turn off, all touchscreen buttons illuminating as if pressed. Dealership found crack in screen. No knowledge or memory of any impact to cause damage. Dealership refused warranty coverage. Controls unusable and screen is glass
Powertrain clunking, jolting, and gear shift hesitationPOWER TRAIN4 complaints2024-07 → 2026-07niro-2023-powertrain-clunk-jolt-shifting
  • 11633950 Each time I don't drive for a few days and start driving again, the car jerks/jolts as it's shifting gears (both when I'm accelerating and decelerating). The sudden jolts is dangerous as I'm gauging cars ahead and behind me as I'm driving
  • 11700222 My car has clunking noises coming from the front left suspension, they occur more often and getting louder. After doing some research online, I found that the symptoms are similar to the NHTSA recall number 24V-057. Unfortunately, the NHTSA recall didn't include Niro plug-in…
  • 11697775 When I turn the shifter to drive and let my foot off the brake, with auto-hold on, the will still roll backwards, even on flat ground, and not respond to me pushing the gas pedal. I have to put the vehicle back into park, and try again

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
442023-03-302026-09-0580UNKNOWN OR OTHER:15; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:14; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:7; POWER TRAIN:6; AIR BAGS:6

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
23V29800026/04/2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" LCD screen.  The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC270.
25V02400017/01/2025SEATSKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid vehicles. The floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat may become damaged, which can prevent the front air bags and seat belts from deploying properly or cause an unintended side curtain air bag deployment.Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash.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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-20244legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2023 Kia Niro vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2023/kia/niro
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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2023 Kia Niro},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2023/kia/niro}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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