KnownCarProblems2019 Kia Niro Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Kia Niro, most often about the transmission (39% of complaints, typically around 54,500 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Niro model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2019 Kia Niro problems
Transmission
22 complaints · 39%Half of these problems showed up before 54,500 miles.
Since november of 2020, our Niro has been at a Kia service center 12 times at 4 different dealerships in a desperate attempt to get our Niro to replicate, what I think is another transmission issue, during the mile or two the tech test-drives the vehicle for diagnosis. When I am coming to a complete stop, once in a…
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Niro. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v534000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while…
Engine
13 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 87,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Niro. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power with the message "stop engine". The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed failures with the hydraulic clutch actuator and…
The contact owns 2019 Kia Niro. The contact stated that on several occasions when the vehicle was started, the check engine warning intermittently illuminated. The contact stated that while driving and accelerating, the vehicle lost motive power momentarily. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and dtc…
Electrical
13 complaints · 23%Brakes
10 complaints · 18%The contact's customer owns a 2019 Kia Niro lx. The contact stated that his customer stated that the vehicle overheated. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the converter. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The owner stated that…
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 the vehicle and check…
Fuel system
8 complaints · 14%As I was driving on the highway, the AC stopped working. There were no warning lights, alarms or indicators that something was wrong, but I immediately got off the highway because I thought this is not right. As I braked on the ramp, the car still worked, but when I tried to accelerate leaving the ramp, there was no…
First the air conditioner stopped working for 2 days. Then on the 3rd day, 8/13/19, the hev light and oil lights went on. The engine slowed down. The car was towed to the Kia dealership in ontario, ca. Initially they said it may not be covered by warranty. Then on 8/17 they told me the air conditioner needs a new…
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 11%Pulling into my parking space, barely moving, car suddenly lunged forward and to the right over a concrete barrier and uphill. This happened with another Kia - forte- a few years ago . Same trajectory. Low speed turn, I did not accelerate.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Kia Niro recalls
Transmission: actuators/solenoids
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.on january 27, 2023, NHTSA opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt
Questions about the 2019 Kia Niro
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Kia Niro?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (22 complaints, typically around 54,500 miles); engine (13 complaints, typically around 87,000 miles); electrical (13 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Kia Niro have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 31, 2023 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Kia Niro?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Niro model year since 2000, with 56 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.