Kia · 2023
2023 Kia Niro
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 49 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2023 Kia Niro SUV FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 53 | 45 | 49 | 181 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal
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.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
77 complaints filed by owners for this model year (14 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2023 Kia Niro?
EPA figures for the 2023 Kia Niro reach 49 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2023 Kia Niro?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Kia Niro. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2023 Kia Niro?
Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA for the 2023 Kia Niro, most often about: Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2023 Kia Niro?
NHTSA gave the 2023 Kia Niro (2023 Kia Niro SUV FWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.