Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid 2020
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 2020 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid SUV FWD, manufacturered by Hyundai-kia America Technical Center Inc (hatci).
The vehicle is described as a Front-Wheel Drive Small Station Wagons Compact Utility (Utility Vehicle Categories "Small" and "Midsize").
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kia | KND KND | Regular Gas And Electricity |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 48 - 51 MPG | 44 - 46 MPG | 90 - 183 g/mile |
| Hybrid City MPG | Hybrid Highway MPG | Hybrid Charge Time |
| 110 MPG | 99 MPG | 2.25 Hours |
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What is the charge time of a 2020 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid?
- The 2020 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid has a full charge time of 2.25 hours at 240V.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 2020 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 2020 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 2020 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2020 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid is $1150.
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Where is the 2020 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid produced?
- The 2020 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid is produced in Hwasung Mi, South Korea.
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Are there recalls for the 2020 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid?
- There are 1 recall(s) for the 2020 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid, additional information is below.
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Does the 2020 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid work with Apple Carplay?
- The Niro Plug-in Hybrid does support Apple Carplay.
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Does the 2020 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid work with Android Auto?
- The Niro Plug-in Hybrid does have Android Auto support.
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What is the GVWR of a 2020 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid?
- The 2020 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid has a GVWR of 4255 - 4409 lbs.
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How much horsepower does the 2020 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid have?
- The 2020 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid has 104 horsepower.
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How much does the 2020 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid weigh?
- The 2020 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid is listed to weigh 3274 - 3419 lbs.
- 1.6L 4 cylinder 6-speed automated manual
Automatic (AM6) Front-Wheel Drive Niro Plug-in Hybrid
Description Data Combined electricity consumption in kw-hrs/100 miles 32.0 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.6 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details SIDI; PHEV Transmission Automatic (AM6) You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline 5250 Electric motor (kw-hrs) 45kW IPMSM Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 3.02313 Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 2 2.83343 Time to charge an electric vehicle in hours at 240 v 2.25 City mpg for fuel type 1, 48 Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 1, 48.1489 City mpg for fuel type 2 110 Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 2, 109.913 City electricity consumption in kw-hrs/100 miles 30 EPA city utility factor (share of electricity) for phev 0.559 Tailpipe co2 in grams/mile for fuel type 1 90 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 46 Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 1, 46.4127 Combined mpg for fuel type 2 105 Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 2, 104.8838 Combined electricity consumption in kw-hrs/100 miles 32.0 EPA combined utility factor (share of electricity) for phev 0.54 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.6 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 38 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details SIDI; PHEV EPA fuel economy score (-1 = not available) 10 Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 1150 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Gas and Electricity Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline EPA ghg score (-1 = not available) 10 Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 44 Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 1, 44.4535 Highway mpg for fuel type 2 99 Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 2, 99.3294 Highway electricity consumption in kw-hrs/100 miles 34.0 EPA highway utility factor (share of electricity) for phev 0.514 Vehicle record id 42354 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 19 Model name (carline) Niro Plug-in Hybrid Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode true 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 101 EPA city range for fuel type 2 27.65 EPA highway range for fuel type 2 24.02 Transmission Automatic (AM6) Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 63.9 Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 2 157.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 61.8 EPA vehicle size class Small Station Wagons You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline 5250 Fuel type 2. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the alternative fuel (e.g. e85, electricity, cng, lpg). for single fuel vehicles, this field is not used Electricity EPA range for fuel type 2 26 Electric motor (kw-hrs) 45kW IPMSM 3-character manufacturer code KMX Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Wed Nov 27 00:00:00 EST 2019 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Fri Mar 25 00:00:00 EDT 2022 Vehicle has start-stop technology (y, n, or blank for older vehicles) Y EPA composite gasoline-electricity city mpge for plug-in hybrid vehicles 69 EPA composite gasoline-electricity highway mpge for plug-in hybrid vehicles 62 EPA composite gasoline-electricity combined city-highway mpge for plug-in hybrid vehicles) 66 Automatic (AM6) Front-Wheel Drive Niro
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.6 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details SIDI; Hybrid Transmission Automatic (AM6) You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline 4250 Electric motor (kw-hrs) 240V Li-Ion Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 6.07163 City mpg for fuel type 1, 51 Unrounded city mpg for fuel type 1, 50.8864 Tailpipe co2 in grams/mile for fuel type 1 183 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 49 Unrounded combined mpg for fuel type 1, 48.6987 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 1.6 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 35 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details SIDI; Hybrid EPA fuel economy score (-1 = not available) 10 Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 1100 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline EPA ghg score (-1 = not available) 10 Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 46 Unrounded highway mpg for fuel type 1, 46.2675 Vehicle record id 42307 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 22 Model name (carline) Niro Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 101 Transmission Automatic (AM6) Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 65.7 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 62.5 EPA vehicle size class Small Station Wagons You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline 4250 Electric motor (kw-hrs) 240V Li-Ion 3-character manufacturer code KMX Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Nov 12 00:00:00 EST 2019 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Fri Jul 10 00:00:00 EDT 2020 Vehicle has start-stop technology (y, n, or blank for older vehicles) Y
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY: Ioniq, Ioniq Blue KIA MOTORS CORPORATION: Niro, Niro FE, Niro Touring - Test: LKMXV01.6L13
Description Data Displacement (L) 1.6 Curb Weight (lbs.) 3274 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (lbs.) 4255 Equivalent Test Weight (lbs.) 3625 Test Drive Description 2-Wheel Drive, Front Transmission Type Description Automated Manual KIA MOTORS CORPORATION: Niro Plug-in Hybrid - Test: LKMXV01.6L2T
Description Data Displacement (L) 1.6 Curb Weight (lbs.) 3419 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (lbs.) 4409 Equivalent Test Weight (lbs.) 3750 Test Drive Description 2-Wheel Drive, Front Transmission Type Description Automated Manual- Selectable (e.g. Automated Manual with paddles)
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Pedestrian alert sounds investigation # DP22005
Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at nhtsa.Gov under odi number 11486072.Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.The petitioner asserts that hybrid and electric vehicles to which the standard does not apply should be found to contain a safety defect. In support of the petition, the petitioner includes findings contained in a bill introduced in the house of representatives in 2009, the pedestrian safety enhancement act of 2009, h.R. 734, 111th cong. (2009). A related bill, the pedestrian safety enhancement act of 2010, became law in january 2011 (pub. L. 111-373). The petitioner requests that nhtsa require all electric and hybrid vehicles comply with fmvss 141, regardless of production date.The defect petition has been opened to evaluate the issue and determine whether to grant or deny the petition.The associated product list is not exhaustive and may contain vehicles that are equipped with pedestrian alert sounds.
138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| ABS | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional |
| Air Bag Loc Curtain | 1st and 2nd Rows |
| Air Bag Loc Front | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Air Bag Loc Knee | Driver Seat Only |
| Air Bag Loc Side | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Auto Reverse System | Standard |
| Axles | 2 |
| Base Price | 24590.00 |
| Battery Info | Battery: Li-PB; 6.5 Ah; Motor: 3-phase AC |
| Battery Type | Lead Acid/Lead |
| BatteryV | 240 |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| Charger PowerKW | 32 |
| Daytime Running Light | Standard |
| DisplacementCC | 1600.0 |
| DisplacementCI | 97.63799055157 |
| DisplacementL | 1.6 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Drive Type | 4x2 |
| Dynamic Brake Support | Standard |
| ESC | Standard |
| Electrification Level | HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) - Level Unknown |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| EngineHP | 104 |
| EngineKW | 77.5528 |
| Engine Manufacturer | KMC |
| Engine Model | GDI |
| Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline |
| Fuel Type Secondary | Electric |
| GVWR | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) |
| Lower Beam Headlamp Light Source | LED |
| Make | KIA |
| MakeID | 499 |
| Manufacturer | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC (HATCI) |
| Manufacturer Id | 1034 |
| Model | Niro |
| ModelID | 15705 |
| Model Year | 2020 |
| NCSA Body Type | Compact Utility (Utility Vehicle Categories "Small" and "Midsize") |
| NCSA Make | KIA |
| NCSA Model | Niro |
| Other Restraint System Info | Seat Belt: All Positions |
| Plant City | HWASUNG |
| Plant Country | SOUTH KOREA |
| Rear Visibility System | Standard |
| Seat Belts All | Manual |
| Seat Rows | 2 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Series | LX, LXS |
| Series2 | Wagon Body Style |
| Steering Location | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) |
| TPMS | Direct |
| Traction Control | Standard |
| Transmission Speeds | 6 |
| Transmission Style | Automatic |
| VIN | KNDCB3LC1L5415754 |
| Valve Train Design | Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
| Wheel Base Short | 106.30 |
| Wheel Size Front | 16 |
| Wheel Size Rear | 16 |
| Wheels | 4 |
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
|---|
| No | No | N | None | None | 20201211 |
Volume on vess and backup alert system greatly exceeds recommended levels, to the point where backing up out of garage can annoy neighbors in their homes. When backing out of a parking spot at a local strip mall, the volume of the backup alert from the vess was so shocking that it startled a pedestrian, causing them to trip and almost fall on their face. Kia does not provide a way to reduce vess volume to closer to nhtsa recommended levels. Also, vess stays engaged up to around 23 mph, making it an annoyance to people we share the road with under lower speed conditions such as neighborhood streets.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20201210 |
Volume on vess and backup alert system greatly exceeds recommended levels, to the point where backing up out of garage can annoy neighbors in their homes. When backing out of a parking spot at a local strip mall, the volume of the backup alert from the vess was so shocking that it startled a pedestrian, causing them to trip and almost fall on their face. Kia does not provide a way to reduce vess volume to closer to nhtsa recommended levels. Also, vess stays engaged up to around 23 mph, making it an annoyance to people we share the road with under lower speed conditions such as neighborhood streets.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20201015 |
We purchased a new 2020 kia niro ex premium phev on 10/10/2020 and regret it. Less than a week and 50 miles in we had the "check active air flap system" warning. Apparently this a known problem, https://www.Kianiroforum.Com/threads/2020-phev-check-active-air-flap-system.9142/ how ridiculous that a well know and very widespread fault like this is not addressed by the manufacturer before the sale. The 1-800 people were well aware of the problem but could not answer even the most simple question. Q - is the vehicle safe to drive? A - if you feel the vehicle is unsafe then don't drive it. Very cavalier but i suspect the rep was not proved detail and script. I have attempted to contact kia directly and also via the bbb. From what i see the dealer is also a victim. I am building my case for a lemon law return. How sad a large and exciting purchase goes wrong so quickly and that basic safety questions can't be addressed. *ln consumer stated vehicle would randomly stop automatically and emergency brake would engage on it's own. Scan showed faulty body control module when consumer first purchased the vehicle.*jb *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20201014 |
We purchased a new 2020 kia niro ex premium phev on 10/10/2020 and regret it. Less than a week and 50 miles in we had the "check active air flap system" warning. Apparently this a known problem, https://www.Kianiroforum.Com/threads/2020-phev-check-active-air-flap-system.9142/ how ridiculous that a well know and very widespread fault like this is not addressed by the manufacturer before the sale. The 1-800 people were well aware of the problem but could not answer even the most simple question. Q - is the vehicle safe to drive? A - if you feel the vehicle is unsafe then don't drive it. Very cavalier but i suspect the rep was not proved detail and script. I have attempted to contact kia directly and also via the bbb. From what i see the dealer is also a victim. I am building my case for a lemon law return. How sad a large and exciting purchase goes wrong so quickly and that basic safety questions can't be addressed. *ln consumer stated vehicle would randomly stop automatically and emergency brake would engage on it's own. Scan showed faulty body control module when consumer first purchased the vehicle.*jb *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20200717 |
The service engine valve with "check active air flap system" error message is displayed. The diagnostic error that comes up is aaf - P059F. According to the dealer air compression test were completed and properly functioning. I have submitted 3 pictures with the same error message code to the dealer and they state not all saved in the car's ecm. The lights came on when starting as well as while driving. Noticed that the car takes longer to change gears or go into ev mode.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20200716 |
The service engine valve with "check active air flap system" error message is displayed. The diagnostic error that comes up is aaf - P059F. According to the dealer air compression test were completed and properly functioning. I have submitted 3 pictures with the same error message code to the dealer and they state not all saved in the car's ecm. The lights came on when starting as well as while driving. Noticed that the car takes longer to change gears or go into ev mode.
Common OBD-II Error Codes
| VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNDCE3LC5L5371779 | 2020 | Niro | HWASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |
| KNDCC3LC9L5401209 | 2020 | Niro | HWASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |
| KNDCC3LD3L5401568 | 2020 | Niro | HWASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |
| KNDCB3LC8L5369565 | 2020 | Niro | HWASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |
| KNDCB3LC1L5415754 | 2020 | Niro | HWASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |
| KNDCC3LC7L5421037 | 2020 | Niro | HWASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |
| KNDCM3LD3L5401308 | 2020 | Niro | HWASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |
| KNDCE3LG5L5037013 | 2020 | Niro | HWASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |
| KNDCC3LG6L5036121 | 2020 | Niro | HWASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |
| KNDCB3LCXL5366196 | 2020 | Niro | HWASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |
| KNDCD3LD8L5402390 | 2020 | Niro | HWASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |
| KNDCB3LC5L5368535 | 2020 | Niro | HWASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |
| KNDCB3LC2L5375989 | 2020 | Niro | HWASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |
| KNDCC3LG5L5047630 | 2020 | Niro | HWASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |
| KNDCD3LD8L5400722 | 2020 | Niro | HWASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |
| KNDCB3LC7L5368911 | 2020 | Niro | HWASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |
| KNDCD3LD5L5394572 | 2020 | Niro | HWASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |
| KNDCD3LD7L5390894 | 2020 | Niro | HWASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |
| KNDCC3LG5L5065352 | 2020 | Niro | HWASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |
| KNDCC3LG6L5056997 | 2020 | Niro | HWASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |
| KNDCE3LC8L5414608 | 2020 | Niro | HWASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |
| KNDCB3LC1L5369620 | 2020 | Niro | HWASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |
| KNDCB3LC0L5369320 | 2020 | Niro | HWASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |
| KNDCE3LG3L5054568 | 2020 | Niro | HWASUNG , SOUTH KOREA |