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2022 KIA Niro Hybrid

4/5

Overall rating (best variant)

Safety ratings

2022 Kia Niro Hybrid SUV FWD

4/5Overall
4/5Frontal crash
5/5Side crash
5/5Side pole
4/5Rollover
Frontal, driver: 4★Frontal, passenger: 3★Side, driver: 5★Side, rear passenger: 4★Rollover risk: 12.1%
  • Lane departure warningOptional
  • Forward collision warningOptional
  • Electronic stability controlStandard

Crash test videos & photos

Crash test #1NHTSA test 10763

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Crash-test footage is converted for smooth playback the first time someone requests it — usually under a minute.

No. - 001 Load Cell Location.jpgNo. - 002 Load Cell Wall.jpgNo. - 003 Post-Test Load Cell Wall.jpgNo. - 004 Manufacturer's Label.jpgNo. - 005 Tire Placard.jpgNo. - 006 2019 Kia Niro Hybrid LX as Delivered for web.jpgNo. - 007 Left Rear 3-4 View, as Received.jpgNo. - 008 Pre-Test Front View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. - 009 Post-Test Front View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. - 010 Pre-Test Left View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. - 011 Post-Test Left View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. - 012 Pre-Test Right View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. - 013 Post-Test Right View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. - 014 Pre-Test Right Front 3-4 View.jpgNo. - 015 Post-Test Right Front 3-4 View.jpgNo. - 016 Pre-Test Left Rear 3-4 View.jpgNo. - 017 Post-Test Left Rear 3-4 View.jpgNo. - 018 Pre-Test Windshield View.jpgNo. - 019 Post-Test Windshield View.jpgNo. - 020 Pre-Test Engine Compartment View.jpgNo. - 021 Post-Test Engine Compartment View.jpgNo. - 022 Pre-Test Fuel Filler Cap View.jpgNo. - 023 Post-Test Fuel Filler Cap View.jpgNo. - 024 Pre-Test Front Underbody View.jpgNo. - 025 Post-Test Front Underbody View.jpgNo. - 026 Pre-Test Rear Underbody View.jpgNo. - 027 Post-Test Rear Underbody View.jpgNo. - 028 Pre-Test Dummy Cable Routing.jpgNo. - 029 Post-Test Dummy Cable Routing.jpgNo. - 030 Pre-Test Driver Dummy Front View.jpgNo. - 031 Post-Test Driver Dummy Front View.jpgNo. - 032 Pre-Test Driver Dummy Window View.jpgNo. - 042 Pre-Test Driver's Side Knee Bolster.jpgNo. - 043 Post-Test Driver's Side Knee Bolster.jpgNo. - 044 Pre-Test Driver's Side Floorpan.jpgNo. - 070 Photograph of Ballast Installed in Vehicle.jpg

Crash test #2NHTSA test 10764

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Crash-test footage is converted for smooth playback the first time someone requests it — usually under a minute.

No. 001 - As-Delivered Right Front 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 002 - As-Delivered Left Rear 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 003 - Pre-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 004 - Post-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 005 - Pre-Test Left Front 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 006 - Post-Test Left Front 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 007 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 008 - Post-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 009 - Pre-Test Left Rear 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 010 - Post-Test Left Rear 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 011 - Pre-Test Rear View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 012 - Post-Test Rear View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 013 - Pre-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 014 - Post-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 015 - Pre-Test Overhead View of Test Area.jpgNo. 016 - Post-Test Overhead View of Test Area.jpgNo. 017 - Pre-Test Left Side View of MDB Positioned Against Side of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 018 - Pre-Test Right Side View of MDB Positioned Against Side of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 019 - Pre-Test Close-Up View of Impact Point Target.jpgNo. 020 - Post-Test Close-Up View of Impact Point Target.jpgNo. 021 - Pre-Test Left Front Door Latch Close-Up.jpgNo. 022 - Post-Test Left Front Door Latch Close-Up.jpgNo. 023 - Pre-Test Left Rear Door Latch Close-Up.jpgNo. 024 - Post-Test Left Rear Door Latch Close-Up.jpgNo. 025 - Pre-Test Front Close-Up View of Driver Dummy.jpgNo. 026 - Post-Test Front Close-Up View of Driver Dummy.jpgNo. 027 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Driver Dummy Showing Belt and Chalking.jpgNo. 028 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Driver Dummy Shoulder and Door Top View.jpgNo. 029 - Post-Test Left Side View of Driver Dummy Shoulder and Door Top View.jpgNo. 030 - Pre-Test Frontal View of Driver Seat Back Prior to Dummy Positioning.jpgNo. 031 - Pre-Test Frontal View of Driver Dummy Head and Shoulders in Relation to Head Restraint.jpgNo. 032 - Pre-Test Overhead View of Driver Seat Pan Prior to Dummy Positioning.jpgNo. 038 - Pre-Test View of Parking Brake.jpgNo. 041 - Pre-Test Close-Up View of Driver Seat Back or Head Restraint.jpgNo. 058 - Pre-Test Frontal View of Rear Passenger Seat Back Prior to Dummy Positioning.jpgNo. 067 - Pre-Test Close-Up Left Side View of Rear Passenger Seat Back.jpgNo. 101 - Impact Event.jpg

Crash test #3NHTSA test 10765

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Crash-test footage is converted for smooth playback the first time someone requests it — usually under a minute.

No. 001 - As-Delivered Right Front 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 002 - As-Delivered Left Rear 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 003 - Pre-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 004 - Post-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 005 - Pre-Test Left Front 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 006 - Post-Test Left Front 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 007 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 008 - Post-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 009 - Pre-Test Left Rear 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 010 - Post-Test Left Rear 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 011 - Pre-Test Rear View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 012 - Post-Test Rear View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 013 - Pre-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 014 - Post-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.jpgNo. 015 - Pre-Test Overhead View of Test Area.jpgNo. 016 - Post-Test Overhead View of Test Area.jpgNo. 017 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Pole Positioned Against Side of Vehicle.jpgNo. 018 - Pre-Test Right Side View of Pole Positioned Against Side of Vehicle.jpgNo. 019 - Pre-Test Close-Up View of Impact Point Target.jpgNo. 020 - Post-Test Close-Up View of Impact Point Target Showing Impact Location.jpgNo. 021 - Pre-Test Front Close-Up View of Dummy Head and Chest.jpgNo. 022 - Post-Test Front Close-Up View of Dummy.jpgNo. 023 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Dummy Showing Belt and Chalking.jpgNo. 024 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Dummy Shoulder and Door Top View.jpgNo. 025 - Post-Test Left Side View of Dummy Shoulder and Door Top View.jpgNo. 026 - Pre-Test Frontal View of Seat Back Prior to Dummy Positioning.jpgNo. 027 - Pre-Test Frontal Close-Up View of Dummy Head and Shoulders in Relation to Head Restraint.jpgNo. 028 - Pre-Test Overhead View of Seat Pan Prior to Dummy Positioning.jpgNo. 029 - Pre-Test Overhead View of Dummy Thighs on Seat Pan.jpgNo. 030 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Dummy's Neck Showing Position of Adjustable Neck Bracket.jpgNo. 031 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Dummy's Head Showing Dummy's Head is Level.jpgNo. 032 - Pre-Test Placement of Dummy's Feet.jpgNo. 061 - Pre-Test Ballast View.jpg

Recalls (1)

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDSCampaign 23V534000 · 31/07/2023

    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.

    Fix: 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.

Owner complaints

No owner complaints on record for this vehicle.