2023 Kia Niro Phev: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2023 Kia Niro Phev: 2 recalls, 6 owner complaints.
Recalls
2 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Electrical Vehicle recall #23V298000 · 2023 · 108,936 vehicles
What's wrong: Kia america, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 sportage, sportage hybrid, sportage plug-in hybrid, niro hybrid, niro plug-in hybrid, soul, and telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" lcd screen.â â the instrument cluster May fail to display any information when the vehicle is started.â â as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
Why it matters: A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023.
Seats, Electrical Vehicle recall #25V024000 · 2025 · 80,255 vehicles
What's wrong: Kia america, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 niro ev, plug-in hybrid (phev), and hybrid vehicles. The floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat May become damaged, which can prevent the front air bags and seat belts from deploying properly or cause an unintended side curtain air bag deployment.
Why it matters: Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect, replace and reroute the floor wiring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, dealers will install wiring covers. Owner notification letters were mailed February 27, 2025.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Other / unknown (4): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Transmission & drivetrain (2): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Forward collision avoidance (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Lane departure (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2023 Kia Niro Phev has 6 owner complaints, ranking #4 of 8 Niro Phev model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 8). Complaints peaked in 2023 (4 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 0 years old, at a median of 1,300 miles. Neighboring years: 2022 (12 complaints, 1 recalls), 2024 (3 complaints, 1 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2023 Kia Niro Phev have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recalls for the 2023 Kia Niro Phev. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2023 Kia Niro Phev problems?
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are other / unknown (4), transmission & drivetrain (2), forward collision avoidance (1).
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