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2020 Kia Niro EV

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Niro EV.

Engine ElectricTransmission Automatic (AM6)

The 2020 Kia Niro EV is an electric vehicle powered by an electric motor paired with an automatic (AM6) transmission. When evaluating its reliability history, the recorded complaint data for this specific model year spans 2023 to 2025, peaking at 15 complaints in 2023 before declining to a low of 6 complaints in 2024. This pattern suggests that while the vehicle experienced a notable concentration of owner-reported issues as it aged into its third and fourth years, the subsequent drop indicates those concerns have largely stabilized, pointing to a maturing reliability profile for researchers to track.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA efficiency51/46/49 MPGeEPA · verified
EPA electric range0 miEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length171.7 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height60.6 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Curb weight3889 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined51 / 46 / 49 MPGe
Electric range0 mi
Electric motor240V Li-Ion
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume101 cu ft
Cargo volume22 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.33-1.49 lbs
Oil GroupPOE
Oil Capacity4.23-4.93 oz

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the coolant every 37,500 mi. The big-interval services (every 37,500 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 7,500 miCabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 7,500 miAir Conditioning System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Hybrid Inverter (inspect coolant level) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 22,500 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 30,000 miHybrid Inverter (inspect coolant level)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed)
Every 37,500 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V899000Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery:Thermal Management:Fluid/CoolantReported 06/12/2022

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020 Niro EV vehicles. The Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) may have been improperly sealed and may leak coolant internally. Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the EPCU as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at…

25V426000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraReported 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… Remedy: 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…

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2020 Niro EV have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What is the EPA range and efficiency of the Niro EV?

EPA figures are 51 city / 46 highway / 49 combined MPGe. EPA electric range is 0 miles.