Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 Niro.
The 2025 Kia Niro pairs an automatic AM-S6 transmission with an EPA-estimated 53 city, 45 highway, and 49 combined mpg, delivering a standout efficiency figure in its class. This model year enters a reliability record that saw complaints spike to 40 in 2023 before falling sharply to just 8 in 2024, and with 13 owner complaints and a single recall so far, the 2025 Niro appears to continue that stabilizing trend.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S6) |
| Overall length | 174 in |
| Overall width | 71.7 in |
| Overall height | 61.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3717 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 61.8 / 62.2 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 56/44 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 53 / 45 / 49 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 105 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 23 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Niro of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | PHEV SX Touring Hatchback 1.6L I-4 + Elec 11.1-kWh | 7.50 sec | 15.80 sec | 180 hp | FWD |
| 2023 | EV Wind Hatchback Elec 64.8-kWh 150-kW | 6.50 sec | 15.00 sec | 201 hp | FWD |
| 2023 | EV Wave Hatchback Elec 64.8-kWh 150-kW | 6.70 sec | 15.20 sec | 201 hp | FWD |
| 2023 | EV Wind Hatchback Elec 64.8-kWh 150-kW | 6.70 sec | 15.20 sec | 201 hp | FWD |
| 2023 | EV Wave Hatchback Elec 64.8-kWh 150-kW | 7.10 sec | 15.80 sec | 201 hp | FWD |
| 2023 | PHEV SX Touring Hatchback 1.6L I-4 + Elec 11.1-kWh | 7.20 sec | 15.50 sec | 180 hp | FWD |
| 2023 | PHEV EX Hatchback 1.6L I-4 + Elec 11.1-kWh | 7.30 sec | 15.70 sec | 180 hp | FWD |
| 2023 | PHEV SX Touring Hatchback 1.6L I-4 + Elec 11.1-kWh | 7.30 sec | 15.70 sec | 180 hp | FWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2025 Kia Niro shows a marked improvement over the generation's peak complaint year of 2023, which recorded 40 complaints and 2 recalls. While the 13 complaints in 2025 represent a modest increase from the 8 logged in 2024, they remain well below the 27–40 range seen during 2022–2023, suggesting the vehicle has moved past the early-generation issues. The single recall in 2025 matches the lower recall activity of 2024 and is half the number observed in 2023. Additionally, Technical Service Bulletins have declined consistently year-over-year from 52 in 2021 to just 10 in 2025, indicating the manufacturer has resolved or refined many of the initial service concerns. The complaint categories for 2025 are diffuse and low-volume, with no fire-related complaints and only two crash-related complaints, neither of which has triggered an NHTSA investigation. This generational trend data suggests the 2025 model benefits from mature production and troubleshooting, making it a comparatively strong candidate within this Niro generation.
All 13 complaints on record, top 7 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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… Remedy: 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…
Showing 5 of 10 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSB_ELE422 | 2026-05-27 | Electrical System | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE USING UPDATE.KIA.COM… |
| TSB_ELE394 | 2026-03-26 | Electrical System | TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: AVN5.0W DTC P17A000 DAIGNOSTIC PROCEDURE - This bulletin… |
| TSB_SC358 | 2025-12-22 | Visibility/Wiper | VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: INCORRECT AMOUNT OF AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERANT (SC358)… |
| SC358_OWNR | 2025-12-19 | Visibility/Wiper | VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION (SC358) - This document is the owner… |
| SC358_QA | 2025-12-17 | Visibility/Wiper | VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER (SC358) - This document is the Question… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 53 city / 45 highway / 49 combined mpg.