Safety Score
90
Safe
Recalls
0
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (0)
No recalls found for the 2018 Kia Niro.
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-14 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Everything is falling off the bottom of this vehicle |
| 2026-02-07 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Niro. The contact stated that when the vehicle was shifted into reverse(R), the vehicle fai… |
| 2026-01-26 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | I am reporting a safety issue involving my 2018 Kia Niro hybrid related to the Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA), which i… |
| 2025-12-12 | SEATS | No | 1 | Driver heated seat shorted out and caused burn to leg. System has not been repaired, will wait to hear from Kia Custome… |
| 2025-10-15 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Niro. The contact stated that occasionally driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated… |
| 2025-04-27 | SERVICE BRAKES | Yes | 0 | I'm 59 years old never have an accident or had to slam breaks on the guy in front of me slammed his breaks on so I did … |
| 2025-04-22 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | An alert to "check regenerative brakes" popped up on the dashboard screen. My younger sister who is borrowing our car, … |
| 2025-01-25 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Known issues with wiring cause check engine light to come on and also now the door open sensors to stay on. Just paid $… |
| 2025-01-06 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Hydraulic Clutch Actuator recall was previously done and only a fuse was changed as the inspection only determined the … |
| 2024-10-30 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Internal combustion engine coolant leaking out exhaust. The heat exchanger located in the catalytic converter system is… |
| 2024-09-30 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Just before Hurricane Helene, I brought my 2018 Kia Niro Hybrid to Asheville Kia (NC) after noticing coolant loss and w… |
| 2024-09-24 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Niro. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the vehicle failed to shift out … |
| 2024-06-25 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | hybrid battery warning paid out of pocket for towing, car still at the dealership, loss of income and wages, been treat… |
| 2024-05-08 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Niro. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle was shuddering and fai… |
| 2024-03-18 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Coolant leak within the heat exchanger of the catalytic converter. Increases likelihood of overheating and engine dama… |
| 2024-02-02 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Niro. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V534000 (Power Train); … |
| 2024-02-01 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Niro. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V534000 (Power Train) h… |
| 2024-01-19 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Niro. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V534000 (Power Train) h… |
| 2024-01-09 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Niro. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V534000 (Power Train) h… |
| 2024-01-08 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Niro. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V534000 (Power Train) h… |
| 2023-11-23 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Niro. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V534000 (Power Train) h… |
| 2023-11-14 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | This recall specifically says my car it's a fire risk because of this recall. I have the HEV warning light on in my car… |
| 2023-10-26 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Niro. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V534000 (Power Train) h… |
| 2023-10-13 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Nothing has happened yet, but I am very concerned about my car catching on fire due to the recall notice I received. I … |
| 2023-10-02 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Niro. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine revved up. The c… |
| 2023-09-29 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Got the recall letter but kia dealer and customer service have no info about when the remedy will be available. This is… |
| 2023-09-15 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Niro. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle started shaking an… |
| 2023-07-31 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Kia NIRO. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 23V534000 (Power Train} ho… |
| 2023-07-31 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Niro. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V534000 (Power Train); … |
| 2023-07-31 | AIR BAGS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Niro. The contact received a recall notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V534000 (A… |
| 2023-07-12 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Niro. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart. The hybrid system warning was … |
| 2023-07-06 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Fire warning recall notice issued in July 2023. Follow up with both Kia and with Kia dealership that I purchased the v… |
| 2023-06-09 | ENGINE | No | 0 | HEV warning light on, car monitor says possible MCU failure. I just bought this car. This car is in perfect condition, … |
| 2023-03-28 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | On March 28, 2023 the vehicle HEV warning light came on. I called the dealership where I was informed they did not have… |
| 2023-03-18 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The car can slow down suddenly in the middle of traffic even if I accelerate. The engine has a problem according to the… |
| 2022-10-31 | ENGINE | No | 0 | On Kia Niro, there is a part called the Exhaust Heat Recovery System (EHRS). This part pumps coolant into the exhaust s… |
| 2022-02-15 | SERVICE BRAKES | Yes | 0 | On 2/15/2022 around 10:00AM, I was driving my vehicle as normal. Noticed brake lights ahead, I was about 3 car lengths … |
| 2021-08-29 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The power train, engine, and breaks are defective. The vehicle has malfunctioned over 10 times in the past 5 months and… |
| 2021-08-27 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | My 2018 Kia Niro EX keeps overheating. We purchased the vehicle July 21st 2018. Three months after purchase, the vehicl… |
| 2019-12-15 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | CAR FAILED TO STOP TWICE - ALMOST RAN A RED LIGHT. BRAKES DEPRESSED AND FELT NO PRESSURE IN BRAKE LINE. DEALERSHIP HAS … |
| 2019-10-22 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | A FEW MONTH AGO, THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE FELL OFF WHEN TRYING TO OPEN THE DOOR WHEN THE CAR WAS PARKED/STATIONA… |
| 2019-06-22 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. AFTER SLOWED DOWN AND STOPPED COMPLETELY, SUDDENLY IT LOSE POWER TO RUN. TRYING TO STEP D… |
| 2019-05-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Ever since the purchase of the car I been bringing this attention to the dealership but they always turn down and avoid… |
| 2018-11-02 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | No | 0 | AMBAS LUCES DELANTERAS LES ENTRA AGUA Y HUMEDAD CUANDO LLUEVE |
| 2018-11-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact's wife owns a 2018 Kia Niro. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at approximately 50 MPH, th… |
| 2018-09-17 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | REAR HATCH INDICATOR SUDDENLY COMES ON WHILE DRIVING AND REAR HATCH OPENS ON OWN. EVEN AFTER HARD SLAMMING SHUT HATCH I… |
| 2018-09-06 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | BOTH THE RIGHT PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE AND REAR DRIVES SIDE DOOR HANDLE HAVE COME OFF, IN BOTH CASES A PASSENGER WAS OPEN… |
| 2018-08-30 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | NO INCIDENT TO REPORT. DESIGN SAFETY ISSUE. THE DESIGN OF THE EMERGENCY LIFTGATE SAFETY RELEASE REQUIRES THE USE OF THE… |
| 2018-05-30 | SERVICE BRAKES | Yes | 1 | PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WITH SAFETY TECH PACKAGE WHICH INCLUDES AEB (AUTO EMERGENCY BRAKING) AND VEHICLE DID NOT STOP EVE… |
| 2018-03-28 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | WIRING HARNESS CHEWED UP BY RODENTS 6 WEEKS AFTER BUYING CAR NEW. ONLY 1900 MILES ON CAR. CAR WAS PARKED BETWEEN '01 TO… |