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2022 Kia Niro EV

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Niro EV.

Engine ElectricTransmission Automatic (AM-S6)

The 2022 Kia Niro EV utilizes an electric powertrain paired with an Automatic (AM-S6) transmission, accumulating 27 total owner complaints and 1 recall, with the top complaint area categorized as "Unknown Or Other." While the 2022 model carries this specific complaint volume, it sits at the front of a downward reliability trend, as the model's subsequent years from 2023 to 2025 saw complaints drop from a high of 15 in 2023 to a low of 6 in 2024. This trajectory means the 2022 model represents the early phase of the vehicle's reliability maturation, where initial ownership concerns are actively being resolved to deliver increasing stability in newer iterations.

Model year2026202520232022202120202019

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque79.0-94.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA efficiency51/46/49 MPGeEPA · verified
EPA electric range0 miEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 99 · 470 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 99 · 470 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size215/55R17 94VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length171.7 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height60.6 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight3889 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined51 / 46 / 49 MPGe
Electric range0 mi
Electric motor240V Li-Ion
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume101 cu ft
Cargo volume22 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 79.0-94.0 ft-lbs.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts79.0-94.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number99
Standard BCI Cranking Performance470 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque16.0-23.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque58.0-72.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.3
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 0.984; Rear: 0.394
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.0002"
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: 0.0016; Rear: 0.0012

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the coolant every 37,500 mi. The big-interval services (every 37,500 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 7,500 miCabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 7,500 miAir Conditioning System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 22,500 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 30,000 miEngine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 37,500 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2022 Kia Niro EV sits at the start of the available federal record, with no prior-year data for comparison. In the three subsequent years (20232025), complaints filed against the model dropped sharply from 15 to 0, and recalls fell from 3 to 1, indicating a clear downward trend in reported issues as the generation matured. The 2022 model year itself logged 5 crash complaints and top complaint areas in Unknown/Other (4), Air Bags (3), Service Brakes (3), and Power Train (3), though no fires were reported. This pattern suggests that early-production 2022 units may have had teething problems that were progressively addressed through later recalls and service campaigns. For a buyer, the 2022 Niro EV is a cautious choice: the declining recall and complaint arc is encouraging, but the specific air bag, brake, and powertrain complaints mean you should verify that all outstanding recalls have been completed before purchase.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
37
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
27
Owner complaints
5 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 27 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other4
Air Bags3
Service Brakes3
Power Train3
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Engine2
Electrical System,Engine,Lane Departure1
Electrical System,Back Over Prevention1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V534000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Internal:Clutches/Bands:Actuators/SolenoidsReported 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… Remedy: 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 37 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PI2603_TSB2026-06-15Electrical SystemTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: BMS BATTERY DIAGNOSTIC LOGIC…
TSB_ELE4222026-05-27Electrical SystemTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM…
TSB_ELE4172026-04-14Electrical SystemTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SOFTWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE - This bulletin…
SC325_TSB_R12026-02-19Electrical SystemTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: AEWP INSPECTION AND…
PS7972025-12-09Back Over PreventionPITSTOP: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS: EXTERNAL DAMAGE TO ULTRASONIC SENSOR: This Pitstop…

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Frequently asked

Does the 2022 Niro EV have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What is the EPA range and efficiency of the Niro EV?

EPA figures are 51 city / 46 highway / 49 combined MPGe. EPA electric range is 0 miles.