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2023 Kia Niro Ev

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

4

3 current

Combined

18.6kWh/100 km

Fuel, a year

$539

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2025021 · manufacturer campaign RC214

17 January 2025

Transport Canada lists: Niro 2023–2025

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the wiring under the front passenger seat may not have been routed correctly. As a result, the wiring could become damaged when the seat is moved. If this happens, the airbags and seat belt pretensioners may not work and/or the airbag system may not turn off the passenger-front airbag when an infant or child seat is in the front passenger seat. This problem could also cause the passenger side seat airbag to inflate unexpectedly. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a manual front passenger seat. This recall also affects Niro hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models.

Why it matters

Airbags and/or seat belt pretensioners that don't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Additionally, an airbag that deploys without a crash could create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the wiring under the front passenger seat. The dealer will also reroute and install covers to protect the wiring.

10,622 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2024054 · manufacturer campaign RC197

31 January 2024

Transport Canada lists: Ev 6 2023 · Niro 2023–2024

What is wrong

On certain electric vehicles, an axle shaft may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the axle shaft could break and cause a loss of power to the wheels. Note: For the Niro EV model, the left-front axle shaft is affected. For the EV6 model, the inner-rear axle shaft is affected.

Why it matters

A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the axle shaft.

133 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2023251 · manufacturer campaign RC181

26 April 2023

Transport Canada lists: Niro 2023 · Soul 2023 · Sportage 2023 · Telluride 2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the instrument cluster screen could remain blank when the vehicle is started. If this happens, you may not be able to see certain information about the vehicle, including the odometer, warnings, and malfunction tell-tale graphics.

Why it matters

Warnings and malfunction tell-tale information that doesn't display could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the instrument cluster software.

7,090 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Station wagon: Small
In its class
More efficient than 73% of 26 2023 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
0 g/km
Rated range
407 km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking · Winter range

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Common questions

Does the 2023 Kia Niro Ev have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2023 Kia Niro Ev. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2023 Kia Niro Ev get?
NRCan rates the 2023 Kia Niro Ev at 18.6 kWh/100 km combined, with a rated range of 407 km.
What does it cost to run a 2023 Kia Niro Ev for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $539 in electricity, producing roughly 112 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.