2026 Kia Niro
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The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 1 of 2 complaints (50%) mentions it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 20 in 2025 to 2 in 2026.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | vs. 2026 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 1,200–1,250 | 1,200–1,300 | 1,200–1,300 | 1,250 | |
| Combined MPG | 49–53 | 48–53 | 48–53 | 50 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 53 / 45–54 | 49–53 / 45–54 | 49–53 / 45–54 | 53 / 46 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 167–181 | 167–181 | 167–181 | 178 | |
| Complaints filed | 18 | 20 | 2 | 0 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2026 Kia Niro have?
No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Kia Niro get?
EPA rates it 48–53 MPG combined across 3 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Kia Niro?
EPA estimates $1,200–$1,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (4)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 | 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 53 mpg (high) | 45 mpg (low) | 49 mpg | $1,250 | 181 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 | 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 53 mpg (high) | 54 mpg (high) | 53 mpg (high) | $1,200 (low) | 167 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 126 MPGe | 101 MPGe | 113 MPGe | $700 | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 | 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 49 mpg (low) | 47 mpg | 48 mpg (low) | $1,300 (high) | 71 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls
No recalls have been issued for this model-year.