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RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

Honda Fit vs Kia Niro

Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Honda Fit

Total complaints
2,186
Avg per model year
168
Recall campaigns (all years)
34
Most complained year
2007 (369)
Top problems: Air Bags, 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

Complaints by model year

YearHonda FitKia Niro
20203536
201913454
201811556
20174278
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.