2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs 2022 Kia Niro
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2022 Kia Niro |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 59 | 29 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 511 | 37 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 120 | 49 |
| Median reported mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Bolt EV | Kia Niro |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 29 | 5 |
| Power Train | 10 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 7 |
| Engine | 5 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV
2022 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.