2021 Kia Niro Review





2021 Kia Niro Review
What's new
- Available wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- More advanced navigation-based cruise control is now available
- Rear occupant alert is now standard
- Part of the first Niro generation introduced for 2017
Cost to Drive
Reliability
The 2021 Kia Niro has a 5 years / 60,000 miles basic warranty and 1 recall. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5, ranks it #3 out of 6 among Alternative Fuel Vehicles. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.
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Recalls
1 recall foundChecking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.
If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).
- Recall Number:
- 23V534000
- Manufacturer Recall Number:
- SC276
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 121411
- Defect Description:
- Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Niro and 2018-2022 Niro Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Fluid may leak into the printed circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator, which can result in an engine compartment fire.
- Defect Consequence:
- A fire increases the risk of injury.
- Corrective Action:
- Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 29, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC276.
Warranty
5 years / 60,000 miles Basic Warranty- Basic Warranty
- 5 years / 60,000 miles
- Drivetrain Warranty
- 10 years / 100,000 miles
- Hybrid component Warranty
- 10 years / 100,000 miles
- Rust Warranty
- 5 years / 100,000 miles
- Roadside assistance Warranty
- 5 years / 60,000 miles
Kia Niro Owner Reviews
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Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $24,690 |
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Engine Type | Hybrid |
Combined MPG | 50 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $85/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 19.4 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the Niro models:
- Blind-Spot Detection System
- Detects and alerts you with visual and audio warnings when a vehicle in the adjacent lane is in your blind spot.
- Smart Cruise Control
- Maintains a set speed and interval behind the car ahead and will bring the car to a stop briefly before relinquishing control.
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Identifies lane markings and corrects the steering if you begin to drift out of your lane.
NHTSA Overall Rating
4 out of 5 stars- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverall4 / 5Driver4 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverall5 / 5
- Side Barrier RatingOverall5 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront Seat5 / 5Back Seat4 / 5
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of Rollover12.1%
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestGood
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalGood
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestGood
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
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