Kia Niro FE

20172026 · 10 configurations

Lowest
50
Average
51
Best
53

The Kia Niro FE has been tested by the EPA across 10 different configurations spanning model years 2017 through 2026. Over this period, the Niro FE has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 50 MPG to 53 MPG, with an overall average of 51 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

Historical Efficiency

2026
53
2025
53
2024
53
2023
53
2022
50
2021
50
2020
50
2019
50
2018
50
2017
50

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Niro FE) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Kia Niro FE. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Kia KIA Niro grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
60
Total Deaths
25

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
11.7%
Fire Occurrence
1.7%
Speeding Involved
6.7%
DUI Involved
10.0%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

78%
Front
10%
Side
12%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes13
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.31
2022
Fatal Crashes28
Fatalities
11
Deaths/Crash
0.39
2021
Fatal Crashes9
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2020
Fatal Crashes6
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2019
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00
2018
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2023
2
2017
4
Critical
Moderate
Advisory