Recommended Hitch for a 2022 Kia Niro PHEV

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The photo for the EH72KR shows two upward-facing bolt holes on the right passenger side of the hitch, In the attached photo, I mean the holes circled in red. On my 2022 Kia Niro PHEV, the other photo I attached shows the corresponding attachment place. Would I remove the coverinch circled in blue to reveal a second bolt hole? These holes would be less than 2inch apart. Does that seem right? And I assume the other 4 bolts are to go into the horizontal bolt holes through the holes I circled in green. I am asking these questions because I previously bought a Curt hitch 13531 that Curt assured me would fit, but absolutely does not.

asked by: Thom K

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2022 Kia Niro PHEV
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Expert Reply:

Hey Thom, thanks for the pictures. No, that's not right. This is a complicated install. I found a video for it on Torklift's Youtube page.

To install the EcoHitch item # EH72KR on your 2022 Kia Niro PHEV, you'll only use the hole that's covered by the rubber grommet. You'll remove the grommet and use one of the black rectangular pieces shown in the hardware kit, one of the bolts, and the fishwire tool. The other two bolts install horizontally. You'll do this on both sides.

The Curt Hitch item # C77NR didn't start fitting until the 2023 model year of the Niro PHEV.

What are you going to be using your hitch for?

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Thom K.

9/12/2025

It's just for a bike hitch - a couple of rather heavy electric bikes.

Jerred H.

9/12/2025

@ThomK That's definitely the hitch you need then! Let me know if you have any additional questions.

Answer 1

Hey Daniel, thanks for reaching out. Sadly, there is no online version of the instruction for the EcoHitch #EH72KR for the 2022 Kia Niro PHEV. The instructions only exist as the paper instructions that come with the hitch. I can tell you it will be a…

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Answer 2

I checked with Curt and the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13329 is a confirmed fit for the non-PHEV version of the 2019 Kia Niro like what you have so this would work well for you. It's a Class III hitch with a 2 inch opening and has a concealed…

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Answer 3

Hello Daniel, thanks for reaching out. The correct hitch for your 2022 Kia Niro plug-in Hybrid is the EcoHitch Class 3 Trailer Hitch #EH72KR. This has a 2" receiver, a 525 lb tongue weight capacity and a 3,500 lb towing capacity. It will be a…

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Answer 4

Hey Robert, the Curt hitch #C77NR is a confirmed fit for your 2024 HEV Kia Niro EX and would work great to tow your small trailer. For trailer wiring then you'd want the Curt kit part #C36ZV and you'd be set. Do you have a trike carrier…

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Answer 5

Hey Randy, there is a big enough difference between a 2019 and a 2023/2024 Kia Niro that a new hitch had to be made so you'd need to go with the part #C77NR.

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Answer 6

We have the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C77NR which is custom fit for your 2024 Kia Niro. This will give you a 2" receiver opening for a large selection of Ball Mounts #C45534 and hitch mounted accessories like a Bike Rack #NV22G. The Curt…

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Answer 7

According to Curt, the time it would take an experienced mechanic to install the #C77NR is 25 minutes. It would take the average person about an hour. I have attached the installation instructions below for your reference.

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Answer 8

Hey Jan, so we had a customer come back and tell us that they were able to install the Curt hitch #C77NR on their 2024 Kia Niro EV Wave and it worked well so it can for sure fit.

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Answer 9

Although both the Curt #C77NR and #C37BR both look to be identical there is a small difference in the #C77NR that allows it to be compatible with 2022 and 2023 Kia Niro models, whereas the #C37BR is only compatible with 2022 models.

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Answer 10

Yes, there is! To add a hitch to your 2024 Kia Niro EV, I recommend the Curt item #C77NR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Kia with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 2,000 lbs towing capacity and…

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Answer 11

It's a pretty common practice to torque the lug nuts of a wheel to the recommended value and then check the torque value again after 50 to 100 miles to ensure they are still at spec. I've actually chosen to ignore the recommendation when I…

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Answer 12

Since hitch bolts are torque-to-yield like with the etrailer hitch part #e98844 that you referenced it is not required that you retorque the hardware. Just one to spec and you're good.

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