repaired · 2025 Q3
Clutches/bands: actuators/solenoids
Risk. A fire increases the risk of injury.
2019 Kia NiroProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 56 owner complaints about the 2019 Kia Niro, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-534 the manufacturer reports only 68% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 16, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Kia Niro has problems
56 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
22Power train
13Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
10Engine
10Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
8Fuel/propulsion system
4Engine and engine cooling
2Air bags
2Back over prevention
2Steering
76 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 22 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 13 | 1 |
| Engine | 10 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 1 |
| Air bags | 2 | 2 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 7 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2019 Kia Niro recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Niro 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 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Kia Niro, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What Niro owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
A major drivetrain service and repair was completed by an authorized manufacturer dealership. After picking up the vehicle, an unusual front-end/steering noise was immediately reported to the staff. Over just 390 miles of driving, the symptom worsened. A subsequent formal inspection by a separate,…
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Niro. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked. The check engine warning light and the hybrid battery warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the clutch actuator…
Own a 2019 Niro?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.