Worst 2019 Kia Niro Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Kia Niro.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 20 | — | — | 50,797 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 12 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 10 | — | — | 58,918 mi | |
| Fuel System | 7 | — | — | 10,882 mi | |
| Brakes | 7 | 2 | — | 144,800 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | 1 | — |
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Recalls for 2019 Kia Niro
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~121,411 vehicles.
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.
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2019 Kia Niro — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2019 Kia Niro reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Kia Niro reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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