What is the accident rate for the Kia Niro?

The Kia Niro has an accident rate of 19.8% based on 18,476 vehicles analyzed from 2017–2025. The salvage rate is 0.7% and the total loss rate is 0.1%.

Is the Kia Niro reliable?

The Kia Niro has an odometer issue rate of 0.3%, a frame damage rate of 5.1%, and an average of 1.3 owners. The theft rate is 0.0%.

Kia Niro Statistics

18,476 vehicles analyzed (2017–2025)

Last updated: May 2026

The Kia Niro has an accident rate of 19.8% based on 18,476 vehicles analyzed from 2017 to 2025. The salvage title rate is 0.7% and the total loss rate is 0.1%. Average mileage is 40,577 miles with 1.3 owners on average.

Safety & Risk Profile

19.8%

Accident Rate

0.1%

Total Loss Rate

5.1%

Frame Damage

0.7%

Salvage Title

0.3%

Odometer Issues

Ownership Data

Avg Owners1.3

Avg Mileage40,577 mi

Common Specs

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Accident Rate Over Time

Year-by-Year Breakdown

Year	Vehicles	Accident Rate
2017 Kia Niro	1,373	35.0%
2018 Kia Niro	1,284	31.6%
2019 Kia Niro	2,574	26.5%
2020 Kia Niro	2,808	22.5%
2021 Kia Niro	1,468	17.6%
2022 Kia Niro	4,358	16.2%
2023 Kia Niro	3,442	11.1%
2024 Kia Niro	1,051	9.7%
2025 Kia Niro	118	1.7%

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