Saturday, August 8, 2026
RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

Chevrolet Bolt Euv vs Kia Niro

Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Chevrolet Bolt Euv

Total complaints
132
Avg per model year
66
Recall campaigns (all years)
4
Most complained year
2023 (108)
Top problems: Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical System, Steering

Kia Niro

Total complaints
294
Avg per model year
36
Recall campaigns (all years)
6
Most complained year
2017 (78)
Top problems: Power Train, Engine, Electrical System
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.