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2025 Kia Niro EV

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 Niro EV.

Engine ElectricTransmission Automatic (AM-S6)

The 2025 Kia Niro EV pairs an electric powertrain with a six-speed automatic (AM-S6) transmission, defining this model year as the battery-electric variant of the Niro. Within the 2023–2025 generation covered by owner-reported data, the 2025 Niro EV has logged 13 complaints and a single recall, sitting between the 2023 launch year's peak of 15 complaints and a notably quieter 2024 that drew only 6. The dominant complaint bucket for 2025 is labeled "Unknown or Other" rather than clustering around a specific component, which suggests the issues logged for this model year are diffuse rather than symptomatic of a single systemic fault. For researchers, that profile reframes the 2025 model year as neither the trouble-prone 2023 introduction nor the especially clean 2024, with its 13 complaints landing closer to the 2024 baseline of 6 than to the 2023 peak of 15.

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Quick specs

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

EPA efficiency53/45/49 MPGeEPA · verified
EPA electric range0 miEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length174 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height61.8 in
Wheelbase107.1 in
Curb weight3717 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined53 / 45 / 49 MPGe
Electric range0 mi
Electric motor240V Li-Ion
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume105 cu ft
Cargo volume23 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the coolant every 24,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 24,000 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 8,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 8,000 miAir Conditioning System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 16,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 24,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)
Every 32,000 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 48,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed)
At 120,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

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 2025 Kia Niro EV shows a marked improvement over the preceding two model years, dropping from 15 complaints and three recalls in 2023 to just one recall and no complaints reported in 2025. Its Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) also fell sharply to 10, compared with 42 in 2023 and 22 in 2024, indicating fewer documented service issues. Although the data do not specify root causes, the only complaint categories that appeared in 2025 were “Unknown or Other” (six instances) and a few isolated issues in forward‑collision avoidance, suspension, and power‑train/electrical systems, with zero fire or crash‑related complaints. This downward trend suggests that the 2025 model year is the most reliable point in the current generation, making it a strong candidate for purchase.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
10
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
13
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 13 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Unknown Or Other6
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Suspension1
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Steering,Suspension,Wheels1
Electrical System,Air Bags,Seat Belts1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

25V024000SeatsReported 17/01/2025

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and Hybrid vehicles. The floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat may become damaged, which can prevent the front air… Remedy: Dealers will inspect, replace and reroute the floor wiring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, dealers will install wiring covers. Owner notification letters were…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 10 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_ELE4222026-05-27Electrical SystemTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM…
TSB_ELE3942026-03-26Electrical SystemTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN5.0W DTC P17A000 DAIGNOSTIC PROCEDURE - This bulletin…
TSB_SC3582025-12-22Visibility/WiperVOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: INCORRECT AMOUNT OF AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERANT (SC358)…
SC358_OWNR2025-12-19Visibility/WiperVOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC358) - This document is the owner…
SC358_QA2025-12-17Visibility/WiperVOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC358) - This document is the Question…

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2025 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 53 city / 45 highway / 49 combined MPGe. EPA electric range is 0 miles.