2019 Kia Niro EVProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 19 owner complaints about the 2019 Kia Niro EV, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 12, 2026. Updated daily.
Where the 2019 Kia Niro EV has problems
19 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 |
| Power train | 8 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2019 Kia Niro EV recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2019 vs. every other Niro EV year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Niro EV median. How we score
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- Caution
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Kia Niro EV, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
What Niro EV owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2019 Kia Niro EV, with approximately 75,000 miles, continuously displays a “Refill inverter coolant” 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 to…
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…
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…
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