Used 2022 Kia Niro EV SUV Consumer Reviews

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12 v aux battery problems

Bordergal, 11/09/2024

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. Twice I have had to jump start the car with an extra 'drained battery boost.' Two 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 second time, the 12-v battery was low after having driven about 80 miles. In both cases, the car went into gear once the 12-v was fully charged. 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. 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, leaving me with having to leave the car on a 12v battery minder at home and restricting myself to relatively short trips. I have contacted KIA USA about the problem, and if they cannot remedy it, I will invoke my state's lemon law.

Safety: 4 out of 5 stars

Technology: 4 out of 5 stars

Performance: 5 out of 5 stars

Interior: 4 out of 5 stars

Comfort: 5 out of 5 stars

Reliability: 1 out of 5 stars

Value: 3 out of 5 stars

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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...