2018 Kia Niro vs 2020 Kia Niro
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Kia Niro | 2020 Kia Niro |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 60 | 38 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 95 | 68 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 49 | 49 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Niro | Kia Niro |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 19 | 8 |
| Engine | 17 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 0 | 4 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 5 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
2018 Kia Niro
2020 Kia Niro
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.