2024 Kia Niro FEFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Hybrid Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
53
MPG
Highway
54
MPG
Combined
53
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AM-S6)
Regular Hybrid
City
53
Hwy
54
Comb
53
Fuel cost: $1,250/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,250

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$5,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 8/10
GHG Score: 8/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
167 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
5.6 barrels

Specifications

Engine
1.6L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
1.6L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
SIDI; Hybrid
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$1,271/yr
California
$5.957/gal$1,686/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,100/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,171/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,280/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,276/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$1,582/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,307/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,229/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,259/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 53 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2024 Kia Niro SUV FWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability11.8%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard
7
Owner Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History1

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems7 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 7 owner complaints for the 2024 Kia Niro FE. Top reported issues include electrical system, power train and advanced safety (adas). The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
3
Power Train
1
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
1
Air Bags
1
Visibility / Wipers
1
Engine
1
Wheels & Tires
1

2024 Kia Niro FE problems by category: Electrical System: 3 complaints, Power Train: 1 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints, Air Bags: 1 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 1 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 1 complaints.

3
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
8
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 05/18/2026Crash2 InjuriesODI#11738543
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Niro Hybrid. The contact stated that while at a stop light the warning message "transmission overheating" had displayed and the vehicle did not drive forward. The conta…
Visibility / WipersFiled: 03/03/2026ODI#11721626
The interior surface of the windshield freezes during cold weather operation, beginning at the edges of the windshield and progressing toward the center directly into the driver’s line of sight. This …
Electrical SystemFiled: 01/07/2026ODI#11709314
The 12-volt battery system in my 2024 Kia Niro (VIN: [XXX] ) has suffered two total failures in under one year of ownership (approx. 10,000 miles). In both instances, the vehicle was completely unresp…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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