The Kia Niro spans 2017–2026 with 28 recorded NHTSA recalls and a 4.0/5 ForCar reliability score. The years to approach with caution are 2023, 2022, 2025 (most owner complaints); the cleanest are 2017, 2018, 2019. It delivers up to 113 mpg combined and 5-star NHTSA safety.
How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency across all years (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%). Based on NHTSA & EPA data — not user reviews.
Overview
The Kia Niro is one of the most popular vehicles in its class, produced from 2017 to 2026 across multiple generations.
How to read a Kia Niro VIN — every digit explained
Every Kia Niro carries a unique 17-character VIN stamped at the factory. Each position is a code — together they spell out where, when and how your car was built. Here's exactly what every digit means.
- WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a Kia and the country it was built in (real Kia codes below).
- VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
- Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
- Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
- Plant (11) — which factory assembled this Niro.
- Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
- USA5NP · 5XX · 5XY · U5Y
- South KoreaKNA · KND · KNJ
- Mexico3KM · 3KP
Digits 4–17 — the engine code (8th), model-year letter (10th) and plant — follow the universal SAE standard, identical on every car. For the full year-code table (2001–2026), country codes and where the VIN is stamped on your Niro, see the complete guide to reading a VIN.
How many recalls does the Kia Niro have?
The Kia Niro has 28 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2017–2026. Pick a year below to see its recalls — then verify open recalls against your specific VIN.
2025 Kia Niro recalls 1
Seats
What's wrong. 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.
2024 Kia Niro recalls 1
Seats
What's wrong. 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.
2023 Kia Niro recalls 2
Seats
What's wrong. 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.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel
What's wrong. Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Hybrid, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Soul, and Telluride vehicles equipped with a digital instrument cluster containing a 4.2" LCD screen. The instrument cluster may fail to display any information when the vehicle is started. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Risk. A blank instrument cluster display will not show critical information, such as tire pressure, warning messages, and warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix. Dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC270.
2022 Kia Niro recalls 1
Power Train:automatic Transmission:internal:clutches/bands:actuators/solenoids
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. A fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC276.
2021 Kia Niro recalls 1
Power Train:automatic Transmission:internal:clutches/bands:actuators/solenoids
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. A fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC276.
2020 Kia Niro recalls 1
Power Train:automatic Transmission:internal:clutches/bands:actuators/solenoids
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. A fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC276.
2019 Kia Niro recalls 1
Power Train:automatic Transmission:internal:clutches/bands:actuators/solenoids
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. A fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC276.
2018 Kia Niro recalls 3
Power Train:automatic Transmission:internal:clutches/bands:actuators/solenoids
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. A fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC276.
Hybrid Propulsion System
What's wrong. Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Niro hybrid electric vehicles previously recalled under recall 18V-666. The Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance, which can overheat the rear seats.
Risk. Overheated rear seats increase the risk of a fire.
Fix. Dealers will inspect the PRA and replace either the PRA or the Main Relay, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 9, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC256. This recall supersedes NHTSA recall number 18V-666. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Hybrid Propulsion System
What's wrong. Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Niro hybrid electric vehicles. The Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance.
Risk. The increased electrical resistance can overheat the rear seat which is above the PRA, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) for damage. If no damage is found, the main relay will be replaced. If damage is found, the PRA will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began November 23, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC168.
2017 Kia Niro recalls 4
Power Train:automatic Transmission:internal:clutches/bands:actuators/solenoids
What's wrong. 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.
Risk. A fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC276.
Hybrid Propulsion System
What's wrong. Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Niro hybrid electric vehicles previously recalled under recall 18V-666. The Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance, which can overheat the rear seats.
Risk. Overheated rear seats increase the risk of a fire.
Fix. Dealers will inspect the PRA and replace either the PRA or the Main Relay, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 9, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC256. This recall supersedes NHTSA recall number 18V-666. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Hybrid Propulsion System
What's wrong. Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Kia Niro vehicles. The Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) inner oil seal may leak, allowing oil to accumulate in the cap area, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Risk. An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HCA caps for leaked oil and replace the HCA assembly if needed, or replace the HCA cap with additional sealant. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 15, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC163.
Hybrid Propulsion System
What's wrong. Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Niro hybrid electric vehicles. The Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance.
Risk. The increased electrical resistance can overheat the rear seat which is above the PRA, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix. Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) for damage. If no damage is found, the main relay will be replaced. If damage is found, the PRA will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began November 23, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC168.
Best and worst years for the Kia Niro
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint volume across 10 tracked years, the worst years are 2023, 2022, 2025 and the best (fewest complaints) are 2017, 2018, 2019.
ForCar aggregate — our own analysis of complaint volume, not published by NHTSA.
| Year | Owner complaints | Top issue | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Niro | — | Best | |
| 2018 Niro | — | Best | |
| 2019 Niro | — | Best | |
| 2020 Niro | — | Average | |
| 2021 Niro | Power Train | Average | |
| 2022 Niro | Service Brakes | Avoid | |
| 2023 Niro | Electrical System | Avoid | |
| 2024 Niro | Electrical System | Average | |
| 2025 Niro | Suspension | Avoid | |
| 2026 Niro | — | Average |
What are the most common Kia Niro problems?
The most-reported Kia Niro problems are Base (1 reports), Shell (1 reports) and Tires (1 reports) — out of 97 owner complaints NHTSA holds for the model. Here's how they break down:
Most-reported components — tap a category to read what owners actually experienced:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, all model years. Bar = share of total complaints. Full reports searchable on NHTSA.gov.
Kia Niro specifications & dimensions
The 2026 Kia Niro. Full dimensions below — engine, horsepower and trim decode from your VIN. For the original factory build — MSRP, trim and standard equipment — rebuild the Kia Niro window sticker.
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How the Niro's size changed by generation:
| Years | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 174″ | 72″ | 62″ | 107″ | 3,717 lb |
| 2017–2020 | 172″ | 71″ | 61″ | 106″ | 3,166 lb |
Source: NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada vehicle specifications. Metric values converted to imperial; generation ranges approximate.
Kia Niro cargo space, seating & interior room
How much the Niro holds — passengers and cargo. EPA measures its interior at 105 cu ft of passenger volume and 23 cu ft of cargo. Seating capacity and legroom vary by trim.
Exact seating capacity, third-row availability, legroom and headroom decode from your VIN or vary by trim — the original factory equipment & options list shows what each trim included.
Passenger & cargo volume from EPA fueleconomy.gov (largest configuration). Seats, legroom and headroom from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Kia Niro tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What MPG does the Kia Niro get?
The Kia Niro returns up to 113 combined MPG (EPA), which works out to roughly $700/yr in fuel. Pick an engine to see MPG, annual running cost and CO₂ by year:
The 2026 Kia Niro (1.6L 4-cyl Hybrid) gets 53 mpg combined and costs about $1,150/yr to fuel, emitting 167 g/mi CO₂ (GHG 8/10) — that's about $5,250 saved over 5 years versus the average new vehicle.
| Year | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Smog | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Niro | 53 | 54 | $1,150 | 167 | — | 1.6L 4-cyl Hybrid | |
| 2025 Niro | 53 | 54 | $1,150 | 167 | 6/10 | 1.6L 4-cyl Hybrid | |
| 2024 Niro | 53 | 54 | $1,150 | 167 | 7/10 | 1.6L 4-cyl Hybrid | |
| 2023 Niro | 53 | 54 | $1,150 | 167 | 7/10 | 1.6L 4-cyl Hybrid | |
| 2022 Niro | 53 | 48 | $1,250 | 179 | 7/10 | 1.6L 4-cyl Hybrid | |
| 2021 Niro | 53 | 48 | $1,250 | 179 | 7/10 | 1.6L 4-cyl Hybrid | |
| 2020 Niro | 52 | 49 | $1,250 | 177 | 7/10 | 1.6L 4-cyl Hybrid | |
| 2019 Niro | 52 | 49 | $1,250 | 177 | 7/10 | 1.6L 4-cyl Hybrid | |
| 2018 Niro | 52 | 49 | $1,250 | 177 | 7/10 | 1.6L 4-cyl Hybrid | |
| 2017 Niro | 52 | 49 | $1,250 | 177 | 8/10 | 1.6L 4-cyl Hybrid |
The 2026 Kia Niro gets 113 MPGe and costs about $700/yr to fuel — that's about $7,500 saved over 5 years versus the average new vehicle.
| Year | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Smog | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Niro | 126 | 101 | $700 | — | — | Electric | |
| 2025 Niro | 126 | 101 | $700 | — | 10/10 | Electric | |
| 2024 Niro | 126 | 101 | $650 | — | 10/10 | Electric | |
| 2023 Niro | 126 | 101 | $650 | — | 10/10 | Electric | |
| 2022 Niro | 123 | 102 | $700 | — | 10/10 | Electric | |
| 2021 Niro | 123 | 102 | $700 | — | 10/10 | Electric | |
| 2020 Niro | 123 | 102 | $700 | — | 10/10 | Electric | |
| 2019 Niro | 123 | 102 | $700 | — | 10/10 | Electric |
Source: EPA fuel-economy database (ForCar-hosted, 1986–2027) — best combined rating per engine & year, with EPA annual fuel cost and tailpipe CO₂. Trim & drivetrain vary slightly; decode your VIN for the exact figure.
See how the Niro stacks up against the most fuel-efficient wagons, or calculate this Niro's real yearly fuel cost.
What engines does the Kia Niro have? Power & range
The Kia Niro is offered with 2 powertrains — 1.6L 4-cyl Hybrid, Electric. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 1.6L · 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S6) | FWD | Regular |
| Electric | Electric motor | Single-speed | FWD | Electricity |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
How much does a Kia Niro cost to own?
A used Kia Niro sells for a median of about $24,695 for a 2024 — most listed between $16,400 and $26,811, from 51 real US listings we track. That real market price is what depreciation eats into, so it's the true anchor of the cost to own:
| Year | Typical price | Market range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Niro | $16,400–$26,811 | 3 | |
| 2023 Niro | $18,900–$25,985 | 11 | |
| 2022 Niro | $12,495–$21,984 | 6 | |
| 2020 Niro | $2,600–$16,995 | 5 | |
| 2019 Niro | $9,995–$14,500 | 9 | |
| 2018 Niro | $5,900–$17,900 | 14 |
For every model year mileage-adjusted, trade-in vs private-party vs dealer pricing and a good-deal check, see what a Niro is worth today, or browse used-market prices across all models.
A Kia Niro depreciates at about an average rate. A typical example keeps roughly 46% of its value after five years — losing about 54% to depreciation. Fuel, maintenance and insurance add to the total cost to own.
| Age | Value retained | Est. resale value | Lost to depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 80% | $24,000 | −$6,000 |
| Year 2 | 70% | $21,000 | −$9,000 |
| Year 3 | 61% | $18,300 | −$11,700 |
| Year 4 | 53% | $15,900 | −$14,100 |
| Year 5 | 46% | $13,800 | −$16,200 |
What goes into the five-year cost to own:
- Depreciation — the biggest cost: this Niro loses about 54% of its value over five years. See the full depreciation curve by age.
- Fuel — ≈ $3,500 over five years at roughly 15,000 miles a year.
- Maintenance & repairs — routine service, tires and wear items as the Niro ages.
- Insurance — varies by driver, state and trim; get a quote for your exact figure.
Resale & depreciation are ForCar estimates from typical segment value-retention curves — not a live market quote. Fuel from EPA fueleconomy.gov at ~15k mi/yr.
How much is a Kia Niro to insure?
A Kia Niro costs about $1,464 a year to insure for a typical driver on full coverage — roughly 2% above the average car. That's from its real HLDI insurance-loss index (102, where 100 = average car); your own rate moves with state, age, record and coverage.
Estimate = US-average premium × the Niro's HLDI loss index. See Kia insurance cost by model, cost by state, or compare any car.
Is the Kia Niro safe?
The Kia Niro earns up to 5-star NHTSA overall safety — real government crash-test data. Ratings by year:
| Year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Niro | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2025 Niro | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2024 Niro | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2023 Niro | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2022 Niro | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| 2021 Niro | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2020 Niro | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2019 Niro | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested model years.
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How many miles does a Kia Niro last?
A well-maintained Kia Niro typically lasts 250,000–300,000+ miles. It's exceptionally durable — with routine maintenance many owners report 250k+ on the original powertrain. Its ForCar Reliability Score is 4.0/5.
Check your Kia Niro’s VIN — history, recalls & specs
Title records, open recalls, build details and paint code — straight from the VIN. Free.
Check this Niro’s VIN free →All Kia Niro model years
A year-by-year snapshot of the Kia Niro — recalls, best EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety. Tap a year for full details.
| Year | Recalls | Best MPG | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Niro | 1 recall | ★★★★☆ | |
| 2025 Niro | 2 recalls | ★★★★☆ | |
| 2024 Niro | 3 recalls | ★★★★★ | |
| 2023 Niro | 3 recalls | ★★★★★ | |
| 2022 Niro | 3 recalls | ★★★★★ | |
| 2021 Niro | 4 recalls | ★★★★☆ | |
| 2020 Niro | 3 recalls | ★★★★☆ | |
| 2019 Niro | 2 recalls | ★★★★☆ | |
| 2018 Niro | 3 recalls | — | |
| 2017 Niro | 4 recalls | — |
Recalls = NHTSA campaigns that year · MPG = best EPA combined · Safety = NHTSA overall stars (tested years).
Frequently asked questions
What are the worst years for the Niro?
By owner-complaint volume, 2023, 2022, 2025 drew the most reports. 2017, 2018, 2019 have the cleanest records.
How many recalls does the Niro have?
28 recorded NHTSA recalls across 2017–2026. Always check open recalls by your VIN.
What MPG does the Niro get?
Up to 113 combined MPG (EPA), depending on engine — from the base 4-cylinder to the hybrid.
Is the Niro safe?
The Niro earns up to 5-star NHTSA overall crash-test safety; ratings vary by model year.
How many miles does a Niro last?
A well-maintained Niro typically reaches 200,000–300,000 miles with regular maintenance.
Is the Niro reliable?
Our ForCar Reliability Score for the Niro is 4.0/5, based on NHTSA safety, recall history and complaint severity.
What's the Kia Niro warranty?
New Kia models carry a 5 years / 60,000 miles basic (bumper-to-bumper) warranty and a 10 years / 100,000 miles powertrain warranty. Coverage can vary by model year and market — confirm with a Kia dealer.
Where is the Kia Niro made?
The assembly plant is encoded in the VIN — the 11th character. Decode your Niro's VIN above to see exactly where it was built; Kia may build it at more than one plant depending on the year.
How much ground clearance does the Niro have?
Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain — AWD/4WD versions often sit higher. Decode your VIN or check the specific trim for the exact figure.