KIA Niro vs Lexus RX
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | KIA Niro | Lexus RX |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 522 | 1,281 |
| Model years covered | 2017–2026 | 1999–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2023 | 2021 |
| Best model year | 2025 | 2012 |
| Crashes reported | 49 | 155 |
| Fires reported | 14 | 22 |
| Injuries reported | 35 | 81 |
| Deaths reported | 2 | 1 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Other & Unspecified |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 19.2% | 20.2% |
KIA Niro by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
89
17.0%
Electrical System
89
17.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
81
15.5%
Other & Unspecified
69
13.2%
Brakes
34
6.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
32
6.1%
Airbags
19
3.6%
Lexus RX by year
What breaks
Other & Unspecified
171
13.3%
Engine & Cooling
155
12.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
134
10.5%
Airbags
129
10.1%
Brakes
125
9.8%
Electrical System
115
9.0%
Body & Structure
82
6.4%