3 sourced reports, with what to check before you buy. Each one links to the page it was reported on.
Costly or dangerous
Burning chemicals/rubber smell persists after repeated burn-off runs — fills the house
This is a single-owner report but severe if it happens; the manufacturer instructs a burn-off, and this owner says it did not clear.
What to check. If the unit smells strongly of chemicals/rubber on first use, run the burn-off as instructed; if it persists after several runs, this owner's experience suggests it may not clear and the unit may be unusable indoors.
Error code 2 (Err2) on Flip Toaster Oven — thermal sensor fault, unit dead within months
The manual (manualslib SP150 Series) corroborates that Err2/Err3/Err4 are not user-serviceable and require calling customer service.
What to check. If you buy this unit and it throws Err2, it is not a DIY fix — the manual directs you to call Ninja service, so the failure typically means a warranty claim or replacement. Confirm the warranty terms before buying.
EU model SP101UK: interior heating bars and bottom plate impossible to clean; flimsy build
This is the EU/UK model (SP101UK), directly relevant to the TR/EU market. Cleaning difficulty and a 'tinny' build are the recurring complaints.
What to check. For the EU/UK market, expect the interior (heating bars, bottom plate) to be very hard to clean and the build to feel light/tinny; the drip rack and roasting tin are not dishwasher-safe. Cleaning effort is the main ongoing cost.
These reports come from the pages linked under each item: owner forums, repair guides and workshops. They are not a diagnosis of any one unit, and a careful check of the one you are buying still applies.
Text from the Kriko Air fryers catalog, version 0.1.2, under the CC-BY-SA-4.0 license.