2023 Kia Niro Safety and Reliability

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Kia Niro Reliability Rating

2023 Niro Safety

Sadly, there are official crash test ratings for the latest generation of the Kia Niro. However, the outgoing model scored very well with both the NHTSA and the IIHS. The former awarded it an overall rating of four stars, with side crash testing getting an impressive five stars. Meanwhile, the IIHS gave it a score of Good in every single category. We expect the replacement model to earn similar scores, if not better.

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

NHTSA safety ratings are not available at this time.

2023 Niro Key Safety Features

Standard safety features include ABS, stability and traction control, a driver-attention system, a review camera, and six airbags: dual front, front side, and side curtain. You also get forward collision alert with automatic emergency braking and car/pedestrian detection, as well as lane-keep assist, lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and safe exit. Front and rear parking sensors are added at higher trim levels, along with highway driving assist, cyclist and junction turning detection, and smart cruise control.

Kia Niro Trims	LX	EX	EX Touring	SX	Plug-In Hybrid EX	SX Touring	Plug-In Hybrid SX Touring
Back-Up Camera	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
Cross-Traffic Alert	N/A	S	S	S	S	S	S
Rear Parking Aid	N/A	S	S	S	S	S	S
Blind Spot Monitor	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
Lane Departure Warning	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
Lane Keeping Assist	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
ABS	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
Night Vision	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Tire Pressure Monitor	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
Brake Assist	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
Stability Control	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
Traction Control	S	S	S	S	S	S	S

2023 Niro Reliability

There have been no recalls issued for the current generation of the Kia Niro, and there weren't any listed after 2018, either. However, there is also no official reliability rating from organizations like J.D. Power.

Nevertheless, like all Kia cars, the Niro is covered by an industry-leading warranty plan that comprises ten years/100,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper and powertrain maintenance and repairs.

Warranty

Basic:
5 Years \ 60,000 Miles
Drivetrain:
10 Years \ 100,000 Miles
Corrosion:
5 Years \ 100,000 Miles
Hybrid/Electric Components:
10 Years \ 100,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance:
5 Years \ 60,000 Miles

FAQs

Is the Kia Niro a safe car?

While no official safety ratings have been announced yet, we expect the new Niro to be just as safe, if not more so, than its predecessor, which scored 4/5 stars from the NHTSA and a perfect Good rating from the IIHS.

How many airbags does the Kia Niro have?

There are six airbags installed around the cabin of the Niro: two in front of the first-row seats with another to on the sides, and two airbags running along the roof curtain.