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2022 Kia Niro recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 74
Latest campaign: Jun 20, 2025

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Back over prevention	1	Jun 20, 2025	25V426000
Electrical system	1	May 21, 2024	24V358000
Power train	1	Jul 31, 2023	23V534000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jun 20, 2025Latest campaign


Jun 20, 202525V426000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V426000 What's wrong 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." Risk 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. Filed under Niro Ev Campaign NHTSA 25V426000 · Jun 20, 2025
May 21, 202424V358000	Electrical system: propulsion system shock protection A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash, and a fire increases the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V358000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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 number for this recall is SC314. Filed under Niro Ev Campaign NHTSA 24V358000 · May 21, 2024
Jul 31, 202323V534000	Power train: automatic transmission internal A fire increases the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V534000 What's wrong Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Niro and 2018-2022 Niro Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Fluid may leak into the printed circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator, which can result in an engine compartment fire. Risk A fire increases the risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC276. Filed under Niro, Niro Phev Campaign NHTSA 23V534000 · Jul 31, 2023

Jun 20, 202525V426000

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V426000

What's wrong: 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."
Risk: 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.
Filed under: Niro Ev
Campaign: NHTSA 25V426000 · Jun 20, 2025

May 21, 202424V358000

Electrical system: propulsion system shock protection

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V358000

What's wrong: 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.
Risk: 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 number for this recall is SC314.
Filed under: Niro Ev
Campaign: NHTSA 24V358000 · May 21, 2024

Jul 31, 202323V534000

Power train: automatic transmission internal

A fire increases the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V534000

What's wrong: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Niro and 2018-2022 Niro Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Fluid may leak into the printed circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator, which can result in an engine compartment fire.
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC276.
Filed under: Niro, Niro Phev
Campaign: NHTSA 23V534000 · Jul 31, 2023

Merged from NHTSA model names: Niro Ev, Niro, Niro Phev. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component74

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

74Complaints filed

9Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

5Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Electrical system	22	30	0	0
Unknown or other	21	28	4	2
Power train	17	23	0	0
Engine	11	15	1	1
Service brakes	10	14	3	2
Fuel/propulsion system	6	8	0	0
Visibility/wiper	6	8	0	0
Air bags	4	5	3	1
Vehicle speed control	4	5	1	1
Forward collision avoidance	4	5	0	0
Lane departure	2	3	0	0
Exterior lighting	2	3	0	0
Seat belts	2	3	0	0
Parking brake	1	1	0	0
Structure	1	1	0	0

2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Niro, Niro Electric, Niro Phev.

Latest reports

Power train
“I purchased this used 2022 Kia Niro EV on August 19, 2023, with approximately 3,042 miles.”
Filed 10/06/2026 · ODI 11769211
Electrical system
“I park the car, lock it and then later on can’t open it. I use the emergency key to enter it but then can’t start it even with a new battery in the key fob. It happened twice.”
Filed 09/07/2026 · ODI 11762514
Electrical system
“2022 Kia Niro EX Premium Hybrid was sold as Kia Certified Pre-Owned on August 12 2026 with an active check engine light present at time of purchase.”
Filed 08/25/2026 · ODI 11759306

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2022 Kia Niro recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Kia Niro have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Kia Niro. The most recent, 25V426000 (reported June 20, 2025), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Kia Niro?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 22 complaints out of 74 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 9 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 Kia Niro?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.

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