2023 KIA NIRO Structurebody Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2023 KIA NIRO
1 structurebody complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 KIA NIRO. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
I was driving my 2023 Kia Niro PHEV into my garage after running an errand, going very slowly. 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. Ultimately, my injuries were found to be limited to bruised ribs, but it has been very painful and limiting. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop where it was pronounced a total loss. I received a settlement check from my insurance company, but I am out-of-pocket for the deductible, costs relating to getting a new vehicle, and of course the pain and suffering. I was told there was an event data recorder (EDR) on the vehicle, and my insurance adjuster will tell me what it reveals (I hope). There...
Other 2023 KIA NIRO Problem Areas
Unknown Or Other
13 complaints
Electrical System
10 complaints
Air Bags
6 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
6 complaints
Power Train
5 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
4 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
3 complaints
Service Brakes
3 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint