2019 KIA Niro Phev Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Niro Phev years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 KIA Niro Phev. That is the most of any Niro Phev model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is power train (9 complaints, 35%), typically at around 800 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 26owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 KIA Niro Phev 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 9 | 35% | 800 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 23% | 4,800 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 8% | 275 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 8% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 8% | 41,500 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 4% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 KIA Niro Phev recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission:internal:clutches/bands:actuators/solenoids
Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Niro and 2018-2022 Niro Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Fluid may leak into the printed circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator, which can result in an engine compartment fire.
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC276.
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.
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Niro PHEV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V534000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of…
When accelerating from a dead stop, sometimes the car makes a very loud 'clunk' noise and lurches forward. Similar to the feeling when someone drives a manual transmission and takes the clutch out too fast. The car eventually finds the first gear and keeps driving, but this problem happens daily…
My 2019 Kia Niro LX PHEV is or has recently been the subject of multiple including NHTSA Recall Number [XXX] and Service Action [XXX]. Despite coordinating repair of these defects with the University Kia dealership located at 5105 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707 (hereafter 'University…
12 volt battery will suddenly and without warning loose capacity to power the vehicle operating controls and displays including remote key access, start sequence using push button start, and traction battery charging through charging port. While parked and connected to a charging station vehicle…
This complaint references the open recall with the Kia reference SC276 and the NHTSA reference of 23V534. Kia has not been able to provide me with repair despite a notice from them stating a remedy is available, and appears Kia may be sending out faulty notices. I first received notice in…
Other KIA Niro Phev years
← 2018 Niro Phev · 2020 Niro Phev →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Niro Phev | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Niro Phev | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Niro Phev | 6 | 2 |
| 2022 Niro Phev | 12 | 1 |
| 2021 Niro Phev | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Niro Phev | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 | 26 | 1 |
| 2018 Niro Phev | 13 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 KIA Niro Phev?
Owners most often report power train, unknown or other, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 KIA Niro Phev?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 KIA Niro Phev a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Niro Phev model years, the 2019 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.