2022 KIA NIRO EV — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

43

Owner Complaints

5 Crashes

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2022 KIA NIRO EV

The 2022 KIA NIRO EV has received a total of 43 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:SHOCK PROTECTION. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Kia America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (13 complaints), Electrical System (9 complaints), and Power Train (5 complaints).

Recalls for the 2022 KIA NIRO EV

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2022 KIA NIRO EV, potentially affecting up to 13,536 vehicles.

Recall 25V426000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

| 11,327 vehicles affected

Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Niro EV vehicles. The circuit board for the rearview camera may become damaged and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC342.

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Recall 24V358000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:SHOCK PROTECTION

| 2,209 vehicles affected

Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Niro EV vehicles. The high voltage battery safety plug may overheat and melt, which can cause a loss of drive power or fire.

Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicle in a garage or any other covered structure until the recall repair is completed. Dealers will replace the safety plug, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 19, 2024. Kia's...

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Owner Complaints for the 2022 KIA NIRO EV

43 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 KIA NIRO EV. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#11676899 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
I wanted to go to the store and when I pressed the Start button I got the message: Stop car and check regenerative brakes. Soon after the lights dimmed and the message showed up that key fob was not detected even though it was in my hand. It then no longer took a charge and is completely dark. I checked the internet, and it sounds like it is the 12V battery and is a known issue that is not yet at recall level.
#11674004 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
I have had this vehicle for 13 months and have taken it to the shop 4 times for the same reason. The 12v dies and my car has to be Jumpstarted in order for me to use the vehicle. Dealer usually blames the 12v at the beginning of the appointments before ultimately telling me there is nothing wrong with the 12v and that they are unable to replicate the problem. They rarely go beyond preforming a drain test, despite me telling them that there is no drain. I've been stranded late at night because of this issue, and now keep a portable jumpstarter in my vehicle at all times.
#11674004 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
I have had this vehicle for 13 months and have taken it to the shop 4 times for the same reason. The 12v dies and my car has to be Jumpstarted in order for me to use the vehicle. Dealer usually blames the 12v at the beginning of the appointments before ultimately telling me there is nothing wrong with the 12v and that they are unable to replicate the problem. They rarely go beyond preforming a drain test, despite me telling them that there is no drain. I've been stranded late at night because of this issue, and now keep a portable jumpstarter in my vehicle at all times.
#11669477 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | | N/A miles
When vehicle is placed in ‘reverse’ gear, screen goes to green screen that reads “ No Camera Signal Received.Please try again later.” Unable to view rear of vehicle except through mirrors while backing up. Audio warning will still sound for proximity alarm, but no visibility from rear camera. Intermittently camera will function and show live feed of rear of vehicle. Taken to dealership and camera replaced, dealer reports that it worked for approx. 30 minutes but now is malfunctioning again and they are continuing diagnostics.
#11667112 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
I was called for battery recall. Brought my car at the kia of stockton dealership last Feb 14, 2025. Mechanic found problem with high voltage battery of my 2022 kia niro ev. Contacted kia manufacturer or customer care regularly for the repair/problem with case number [XXX] but until now june 16th, 2025 no updates yet(4 months). My car is still in the dealership and mechanic told me that no response from kia if they are gonna repair it or what. Pls help..INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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Safety Rating for the 2022 KIA NIRO EV

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2022 KIA NIRO EV in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 KIA NIRO EV

Kia America, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2022 KIA NIRO EV. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

SC321_OWNR_201 — SERVICE BRAKES

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER RENOTIFICATION (SC321) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to address a potential corrosion concern with the Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) in certain 2019-2022 MY Niro EV vehicles that were originally sold in or are currently registered...

NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 KIA NIRO EV

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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