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Used Kia Niro II (SG2): reliability, problems and review

SUV · since 2022 · Hybrid, Electric

✓ 15 sources cited · updated on 20 October 2026

Good choice, check first
Reliability
4.5/5
Limited hindsight: recent model, score capped at 4.5/5
Estimated monthly cost
€309/month
Indicative prices
€26,240 – €34,475

2 known faults

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

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Kia Niro II (SG2), front three-quarter view

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Verdict

Good choice, check first

SUV compact en trois motorisations : hybride 141 ch, hybride rechargeable 183 ch et électrique 204 ch (batterie de 64,8 kWh), avec un coffre de 451 litres. Le recul reste faible : CarVerif et Fiches-auto s'appuient sur très peu d'avis. Les hybrides à boîte DCT6 font l'objet de retours d'à-coups, et un rappel du combiné d'instrumentation vise les millésimes 2022-2023 : exigez la preuve du traitement par numéro de série.

Reliability
4.5/5
Indicative prices
€26,240 – €34,475
Monthly cost
€309
Euro NCAP
Rating not found

Which version to choose

Versions to favour: 1.6 GDi HEV 141.

  • 1.6 GDi HEV 141

    ✓ Recommended

    Hybrid · Automatic · 141 hp · Crit'Air 1

    Hybride non rechargeable, boîte à double embrayage DCT6 (Autotijd : 4,4 à 4,9 l/100 km WLTP). CarVerif l'estime achetable si les rappels sont traités et l'électronique sans alerte.

  • 1.6 GDi PHEV 183

    Hybrid · Automatic · 183 hp · Crit'Air 1

    Hybride rechargeable, DCT6 (Autotijd : 1,0 à 1,1 l/100 km WLTP et 57 à 60 km d'autonomie électrique). Contrôler la recharge en conditions réelles.

  • EV 204 64.8 kWh

    Electric · Automatic · 204 hp · 16.2 kWh/100 km · 0 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air green

    Électrique de 204 ch, batterie de 64,8 kWh (Autotijd : 16,2 kWh/100 km WLTP, 460 km d'autonomie). Des propriétaires rapportent des recharges AC interrompues ou une batterie 12 V déchargée (CarVerif).

Market prices

€26,240 – €34,475

Indicative range: 2023 à 2026, médianes par année de 129 annonces en ligne relevées par AutoUncle (années d'au moins 3 annonces).

Collected on 29 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.

Prices stable since the 28 October 2026 survey.

Valuation by year

Median of online listings per model year (years with at least 3 listings), collected on 29 October 2026.

YearMedian valueListings
2023€26,24022
2024€26,99026
2025€28,49023
2026€34,47558

Detailed Kia Niro II (SG2) value: price by year and abroad →

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Importing this model

Prices abroad

Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).

CountryRangeMedianGap vs FranceListings
France€26,240 – €34,475 (2023 to 2026)€29,980——
Germany€29,000 – €34,290 (2023 to 2026)€31,885+6 %188
Belgium€24,220 – €33,950 (2023 to 2026)€29,9450 %40
Spain€20,090 – €24,970 (2023 to 2026)€20,290-32 %400
Italy€21,900 – €31,900 (2023 to 2026)€26,000-13 %99
United Kingdom£19,100 – £22,300 (2023 to 2024)£20,000—17

Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.

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Import penalty (malus) in France

  • Emissions of the versions in this guide: 0 g CO₂/km (check the value on the car's registration certificate).
  • The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
  • For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
  • The malus is zero for a car more than fifteen years old or first registered before 1 January 2015.

Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France

Check an imported car's history

HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.

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Known faults

Boîte à double embrayage DCT6 : à-coups et hésitations

Severity 2/3 · Costly

Sur les Niro II hybrides (HEV et PHEV), CarVerif rapporte des hésitations au démarrage, des à-coups à basse vitesse et des passages peu fluides. Fiches-auto, sur un échantillon très réduit, contient un témoignage d'un Niro 1.6 hybride 141 ch de 2022 à 24 600 km dont la boîte double embrayage est en panne, et un autre où le garage conclut à un changement de boîte malgré les diagnostics facturés. Ce sont des retours isolés, pas un taux de panne.

Versions
1.6 GDi HEV 141, 1.6 GDi PHEV 183
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

All faults by version and mileage →

Manufacturer recalls

Manufacturer recall campaign, fixed free of charge at a dealer:

  • Combiné d'instrumentation : rappel du tableau de bord (1.6 GDi HEV 141, 1.6 GDi PHEV 183)

See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Kia Niro”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.

The manufacturer recall and how to check it →

Battery, range and charging

VersionBatteryRange7.4 kW wallbox (0 to 100%)Rapid charging (10 to 80%)
EV 204 64.8 kWh64.8 kWhstated460 km WLTP——

Minimum times at the car's maximum accepted power, without losses or the slowdown near full. “—”: not found in our sources.

Battery warranty : Battery warranty not collected yet for this model: ask the seller or the manufacturer.

A 2022 Kia Niro (4 years old) keeps about 91% of its original capacity on average: an average loss of 2.3% a year measured on more than 22,700 EVs, higher with a lot of rapid charging. Only a battery test gives a car's real figure. Geotab (new tab)

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Real monthly cost

Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated

Monthly cost by item
Fuel or electricity€114
Insurance€77
Maintenance€24
Depreciation€94
Total per month€309

⚠ Estimates to treat with caution

  • Consumption taken from a published range (depends on trim and tyres).
  • Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
Fuel (petrol)€114

1.6 GDi HEV 141 version: combined consumption of 4.65 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.

4.65 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €114

Petrol price (SP95-E10): French national average on 7 October 2026.

Insurance€77

Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.

Depreciation€94

Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the average drop in valuation per year of age (yearly medians of listings), per month.

Inspection checklist

Things to check

  • Faire vérifier par un concessionnaire Kia, avec le numéro de série, que le rappel du combiné d'instrumentation (A12/01783/23) a été effectué sur les 2022-2023.
  • Sur une hybride, essayer la boîte DCT6 à basse vitesse et en démarrage : à-coups, hésitations ou choc répété sont à faire diagnostiquer avant achat.
  • Sur l'hybride rechargeable ou l'électrique, tester une vraie recharge : interruption, refus de charge, verrouillage de la prise et trappe.
  • Contrôler la batterie 12 V et l'absence d'alertes persistantes au tableau de bord après plusieurs démarrages.
  • Demander les factures et les éventuels diagnostics Kia : la garantie constructeur est de 7 ans ou 150 000 km selon Fiches-auto.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Le rappel du combiné d'instrumentation a-t-il été effectué ? Avez-vous la preuve de passage en concession ?
  • La boîte DCT6 a-t-elle déjà fait l'objet d'un diagnostic ou d'une intervention ?
  • La garantie constructeur est-elle encore valable, et l'entretien a-t-il été fait en réseau Kia ?

Test-drive tip: read the fault codes

A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.

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Electric or hybrid equivalent

No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost

Alternatives

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I · 2016–2022

Good choice, check first
Price
€13,000 – €18,300
Reliability
5/5
Fuel types
Hybrid, Electric

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Kia Sportage

V · since 2021

Good choice, check first
Price
€22,990 – €32,990
Reliability
5/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Hybrid

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Toyota C-HR

II · since 2023

Excellent choice
Price
€27,790 – €30,990
Reliability
4.5/5
Fuel types
Hybrid

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Hyundai Kona

I · 2017–2023

Good choice, check first
Price
€11,895 – €17,990
Reliability
4/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric

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Toyota Yaris Cross

I · since 2021

Good choice
Price
€20,990 – €28,490
Reliability
not rated
Fuel types
Hybrid

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Renault Captur

II · since 2019

Excellent choice
Price
€13,490 – €26,980
Reliability
5/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Hybrid

Before you buy: check and equip

Check the history

Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.

Read fault codes

An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.

Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the Kia Niro II (SG2) (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

Insure the car

Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.

Frequently asked questions

Le Kia Niro II est-il fiable ?

Le recul est insuffisant pour l'établir : Fiches-auto ne s'appuie que sur cinq avis pour le Niro II. CarVerif juge l'achat envisageable après contrôle de la boîte DCT6, de la recharge et des rappels.

Quel est le volume du coffre du Kia Niro II ?

451 litres pour le Niro 2022, selon Automobile Dimension.

Le Kia Niro II est-il concerné par un rappel ?

Oui : le rappel A12/01783/23 vise le combiné d'instrumentation des Niro fabriqués en 2022-2023, qui peut ne pas s'allumer au démarrage. Seul le numéro de série confirme l'éligibilité.

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