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2024 Kia Niro

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2024 models.

Class: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Body styles: EV, Hybrid, PHEV
Engines: 1.6L 4-cyl
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel: EV, Hybrid
MPG (best): 53 combined · 53 city / 54 hwy
EV range: 253 mi · 7.5 h on 240 V
Length: 174 in
Curb weight: 3,217–3,717 lb
NHTSA rating: Not rated
Recalls: 2 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

Excellent fuel economyUp to 53 MPG combined — 87% better than the average 2024 small SUV (28.3 MPG).
Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid and electric as well as gas.
Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.

Watch out for

No AWD or 4WDTwo-wheel drive only, unusual for a small SUV.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 27 similar 2024 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2024 Kia Niro is a small SUV offered with a 1.6L 4-cyl engine, including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive.

It measures about 174 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 107-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,717 lb (EV).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 53 MPG combined (53 city / 54 highway), 87% better than the 2024 small SUV average of 28.3 MPG, for an estimated $650 a year in fuel.

The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 253 miles and takes about 7.5 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.

What changed for 2024

No plug-in hybrid version any more

Compared with 2023; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2023 Niro →

Trims, performance & features

Powertrain–Electric motor

Engine–1.6L hybrid

Engine–1.6L plug-in hybrid

Trims

WindEXSX & SX TouringSX TouringWave

Safety & driver-assist features

Automatic emergency brakingStandard

Pedestrian emergency brakingStandard

Forward collision warningStandard

Blind-spot monitoringStandard

Blind-spot interventionStandard

Rear cross-traffic alertStandard

Rear automatic brakingStandard

Lane departure warningStandard

Lane keeping assistStandard

Adaptive cruise controlStandard

Parking assistStandard

Backup cameraStandard

Automatic high beamsStandard

Keyless startStandard

LED headlightsYes

Built in: Hwasung, Gyeonggi-Do

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2024 Niro configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
EV	174 in	71.7 in	61.8 in	107.1 in	61.8 / 62.2 in	3,717 lb	56/44
Hybrid	174 in	71.7 in	61.8 in	107.1 in	61.8 / 62.2 in	3,217 lb	60/40
PHEV	174 in	71.7 in	61.8 in	107.1 in	61.8 / 62.2 in	3,466 lb	57/43

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
Niro Electric EV	150 kW PMSM	Automatic (A1)	Front-Wheel Drive	253 mi · 29 kWh/100mi	–	$650	–
Niro FE Hybrid	1.6L 4-cyl	Automatic (AM-S6)	Front-Wheel Drive	53 / 54 / 53	+87%	$1,250	167
Niro Hybrid	1.6L 4-cyl	Automatic (AM-S6)	Front-Wheel Drive	53 / 45 / 49	+73%	$1,350	181

10/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

10/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Save $8,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

28.3 MPG2024 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2024 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2024 Kia Niro.

Similar 2024 small SUVs

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2024 Kia Niro (this car)	53 MPG	Not rated	2
2024 Toyota RAV4	39 MPG	★★★★★	4
2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime	38 MPG	★★★★★	2
2024 Ford Bronco	20 MPG	Not rated	16
2024 Hyundai Tucson	38 MPG	★★★★★	4
2024 Subaru Forester	29 MPG	★★★★★	2
2024 Mazda CX-5	28 MPG	★★★★★	0

Recalls (2)

Seats · Jan 17, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V024000 · 80,255 vehicles

Problem: 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 bags and seat belts from deploying properly or cause an unintended side curtain air bag deployment.
Risk: Air bags and seat belts that deploy improperly or an air bag deploying unintentionally can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: 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 mailed February 27, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC332.

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft · Jan 31, 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V057000 · 1,243 vehicles

Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Niro EV and 2023 EV6 vehicles. One of the drive shafts may have been improperly heat-treated, allowing it to break under load and resulting in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the drive shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC295.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2024 Kia Niro is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

19Complaints to NHTSA since 2015

6Involved a crash

0Involved a fire

6Injuries reported

9,999 miTypical mileage at failure

Electrical System6

Unknown Or Other6

Engine2

Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking2

Visibility/Wiper2

Power Train2

Vehicle Speed Control2

Carry Handle, Shell, Base1

Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2024 Kia Niro buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
Electrical System — 6 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
Engine — 2 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 2 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 9,999 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
Battery health. Ask for a battery state-of-health report, check the remaining battery warranty, and compare the displayed range at 100% charge with the EPA's 253 miles.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2024 Kia Niro. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Niro years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall	Recalls	Complaints
2027 Niro	50	–	Not rated	0	0
2026 Niro	53	174 in	Not rated	0	2
2025 Niro	53	174 in	Not rated	1	20
2023 Niro	53	174 in	Not rated	4	65
2022 Niro	50	171.7 in	★★★★★	3	75
2021 Niro	50	171.7 in	★★★★★	2	12
2020 Niro	50	171.7 in	★★★★★	3	63
2019 Niro	50	171.7 in	★★★★★	1	101
2018 Niro	50	171.7 in	Not rated	3	73
2017 Niro	50	171.7 in	Not rated	5	101

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Kia. How we calculate this →