Used 2022 Kia Niro EV SUV Consumer Reviews
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12 v aux battery problems
Bordergal, 11/09/2024
updated 05/13/2025
2022 Kia Niro EV S 4dr SUV (electric DD)
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For the first year, I loved this car. But in year two, problems with the 12-v auxiliary battery started to emerge. Three times I have had to jump start the car with an extra 'drained battery boost.' Three other times the car powered up but refused to go into gear; jump starting by a portable jumper and by AAA and still not being able to go into gear left me no option but to have the car towed to a KIA dealership. The first time it was towed in, the 12-v was empty, despite normal driving conditions. The next time, the 12-v battery was low after having driven about 80 miles. The third time happened just after normal local driving with a registered 12.85 charge on the 12-volt battery. In all cases, the car went into gear once the charge on the 12-v exceeded 12 volts. It seems that either: there is some vampire drain on the 12-v, the HV battery isn't charging the 12-v, or some mechanical or software problem is interfering with normal communication between the HV & 12-v batteries. A few months ago, I installed a 12-volt battery monitor and check the charge each time I park and turn off the car. Each time the car is turned off, the 12-volt battery charge drops dramatically. If I immediately turn the car back on, the battery level immediately returns to normal. Since I've done this, I had a problem only once, and a quick boost solved the problem. Three dealers now have blamed me for things that I know are not true: not driving enough or leaving the lights on. I am very frustrated with KIA not taking the problem seriously.
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Love this car
saundra, 04/03/2025
2022 Kia Niro EV EX 4dr SUV (electric DD)
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Perhaps it is because my old car was a 2012, but this car has so many great features...and I keep discovering more. Yesterday I put my book bag in the back seat, and when I stopped it said "check the back seat". I'm sure this feature is to remind you to take the baby inside, but it also works with bookbags...I also found a free charging station (right in front of my local police department) only 2 blocks from my house, so I've never had to pay to charge it...Little Fiat (which had great gas milage) was about $30 every week and a half...so you can't beat the fuel cost...
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Love it more than I even thought I would
Lea, 07/05/2025
2022 Kia Niro EV EX Premium 4dr SUV (electric DD)
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Love the space, electronics package, and costs to drive. I originally thought I would buy a hybrid but found this used EV limited version and it has exceeded my expectations. Excellent room, smooth driving, and costs to drive for my long commute are minimal. Highly recommend Kia to anyone.
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