2023 Kia Niro
The 2023 Kia Niro is a wagon, rated at 113 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this model year.
- Combined MPG
- 113· 253 mi
- NHTSA safety
- Starting price
- $27,000
- Recalls
- 2
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Kia |
|---|---|
| Model | Niro |
| Model year | 2023 |
| Vehicle class | Wagon |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Transmission | Automatic (A1) |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Electricity |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 126 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 101 |
| Combined MPG | 113 |
| Combined MPGe | 29.2513 |
| Electric range | 253 mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $650 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Niro | 49 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| Niro Electric | 113 MPG combined |
| Niro FE | 53 MPG combined |
| Niro Plug-in Hybrid | 48 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 126 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 101 MPG |
| Combined | 113 MPG |
| Combined | 29.2513 MPGe |
| Electric range | 253 mi |
Efficiency vs class average
About 177% more efficient than the Niro's class average.
- Amount financed
- $24,300
- Total interest
- $4,227
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Cost to own
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Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPIC- Overall
- Frontal crash
- Side crash
- Rollover
Recalls (2)
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL23V298000 · 2023-04-26
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."
Remedy: 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.
- SEATS25V024000 · 2025-01-17
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.
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 mailed February 27, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC332.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2023 Kia Niro?
The 2023 Kia Niro is EPA-rated at 113 MPG combined (126 city / 101 highway).
Is the 2023 Kia Niro reliable?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2023 Kia Niro. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How safe is the 2023 Kia Niro?
The 2023 Kia Niro earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2023 Kia Niro?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2023 Kia Niro costs roughly $2,350 per year to charge, or about $11,751 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2023 Kia Niro?
The 2023 Kia Niro is classified as a wagon. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC