2019 KIA Niro EV Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Niro EV years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 KIA Niro EV. That ranks 2nd out of 7 Niro EV model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (8 complaints, 42%), typically at around 10,100 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 19owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 KIA Niro EV problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | 42% | 10,100 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 42% | 5,150 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 16% | 45,100 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 16% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 11% | 8,050 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 5% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 KIA Niro EV recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2019 KIA Niro EV.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My 2019 Kia Niro EV, with approximately 75,000 miles, continuously displays a âRefill inverter coolantâ warning. While driving, the vehicle intermittently displays the turtle-shaped reduced-power warning and experiences a significant loss of acceleration. The vehicle does not respond normally…
I am filing this complaint regarding my 2020 Kia Niro EV because of recurring inverter coolant warnings, a coolant restriction documented by a Kia dealership, and a subsequent repair estimate exceeding $12,000 that includes the Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU). Vehicle information…
Our 2019 Kia Niro EV (approximately 138,000 miles) exhibits an abnormal rumble/growling noise from the front drive unit while driving slowly in "D" range and when accelerating or decelerating between 0â25 mph. This symptom matches exactly the condition described in Kia Technical Service Bulletin…
This complaint supplements a previously submitted report filed today, June 18, 2026, (Original is Complaint Number: 11845044) regarding the same vehicle and condition (TSB ELE234 drive unit rumble noise). The correct VIN for this vehicle is [XXX] â a 2019 Kia Niro EV EX Premium, 138,457 miles. I…
1. Failed Component/System: EV plastic charging door does not open using the electronic unlock mechanism on the key. Unable to charge EV vehicle due to this fundamental failure. IMPORTANT: There are no manual override mechanisms provided by the manufacturer - KIA to open this charging door. This…
Other KIA Niro EV years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Niro EV | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Niro EV | 6 | 2 |
| 2023 Niro EV | 15 | 3 |
| 2022 Niro EV | 31 | 2 |
| 2021 Niro EV | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Niro EV | 19 | 2 |
| 2019 | 19 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 KIA Niro EV?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 KIA Niro EV?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2019 KIA Niro EV a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Niro EV model years, the 2019 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.