Question 1

Is the Kia NIRO PHEV reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Kia NIRO PHEV has 88 total NHTSA complaints across 5 model years. The most reliable years are 2020 (5 complaints), 2023 (10 complaints). Years to avoid: 2019 (33 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Kia NIRO PHEV should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2019 Kia NIRO PHEV. The 2019 model has the most complaints (33) with the top issue being TRANSMISSION.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Kia NIRO PHEV?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Kia NIRO PHEV are 2020 (5 complaints), 2023 (10 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2023	10	Main screen goes blank randomly and also randomly ...	Above Average
2022	16	On four separate occasion I shifted it the car int...	Average
2020	5	WE PURCHASED A NEW 2020 KIA NIRO EX PREMIUM PHEV O...	Excellent Reliability
2019	33	THE VEHICLE WILL SOMETIMES GO FORWARD EVENTHOUGH T...	Below Average
2018	24	THE TRANSMISSION FAILS TO ENGAGE IMMEDIATELY TO TH...	Average

Kia NIRO PHEV — All Years

Kia NIRO PHEV — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid