Model year guide

2021 Kia NIRO EV

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Kia NIRO EV is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 72 on record.

2021 Kia NIRO EV — representative photo
Representative photo

2021 Kia NIRO EV at a glance

Safety recalls1

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2021 Kia NIRO EV recalls 1

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera NHTSA Campaign #25V426000 · manufacturer #SC342 · 20/06/2025

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Niro EV vehicles. The circuit board for the rearview camera may become damaged and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC342.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Dimensions & weight

Length
171.7 in
Width
70.9 in
Height
60.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Curb weight
3,889 lb
Front track
61.8 in
Rear track
62.2 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2021 Kia NIRO EV. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

2021 Kia NIRO EV vehicles on record

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2021 Kia NIRO EV — frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Kia NIRO EV have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2021 Kia NIRO EV. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.