2019 KIA Niro Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Niro years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 KIA Niro. That ranks 3rd out of 10 Niro model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (22 complaints, 39%), typically at around 54,700 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 56owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 KIA Niro 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 | 22 | 39% | 54,700 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 13 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 10 | 18% | 53,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 18% | 118,900 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 14% | 6,140 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 11% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 7% | 102,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 2% | 100 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 KIA Niro 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.
On August 22nd, I was driving from the grocery story to my house (5 miles away) when the transmission started failing only going on 2nd gear and the check engine light came on, when I got home, I called my mechanic and he connected his code reader to my card and the error code is P090B$07E9 Clutch…
2019 Kia Niro. While driving normally on the street, the driver attempted to brake & the brakes would not respond. This is a very scary situation and Kia needs to handle immediately!! The message "Stop the Vehicle and Check Regenerative Brakes" was displayed. Thankfully the driver was able to come…
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Niro. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as needed. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway and the parking brake was engaged to keep the vehicle from moving. The message "Stop…
My car is a 2019 KIA Niro Hybrid. It's only 7 years old, and my husband and I have been the only owners. It only has 61,000 miles on it, and it is serviced regularly and has to pass a state emissions test each year. As I was driving the other day, the dashboard lit up with critical alerts saying…
The Hydraulic Clutch Actuator has caused functional driving issues and caused my vehicle to go into limp mode. I was never informed of the recall issue prior to purchase, and the recall was marked as complete, when it was not. The fix for KIA NIRO Recall SC276 was incomplete in January 2024, and I…
Other KIA Niro years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Niro | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 Niro | 17 | 1 |
| 2024 Niro | 10 | 1 |
| 2023 Niro | 44 | 2 |
| 2022 Niro | 31 | 1 |
| 2021 Niro | 9 | 1 |
| 2020 Niro | 39 | 1 |
| 2019 | 56 | 1 |
| 2018 Niro | 60 | 3 |
| 2017 Niro | 82 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 KIA Niro?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 22 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 KIA Niro?
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 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Niro model years, the 2019 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.