2021 Kia Niro Ev Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Kia Niro Ev.

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Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
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Recalls
1

Worst 2021 Kia Niro Ev Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Back Over Prevention: Back-Up Alarm

#21 complaints

Brakes

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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Kia Niro Ev.

Back Over Prevention: Back-Up Alarm
1
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Fires
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Brakes
1
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Recalls for 2021 Kia Niro Ev

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~11,327 vehicles.

25V426000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~11,327 affected

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."

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2021 Kia Niro Ev — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2021 Kia Niro Ev reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2021 Kia Niro Ev has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Back Over Prevention: Back-Up Alarm with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Kia Niro Ev?
Top reported problems: Back Over Prevention: Back-Up Alarm (1 complaints); Brakes (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2021 Kia Niro Ev have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 11,327 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2021 Kia Niro Ev?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Kia Niro Ev reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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