MYRModel Year Report

2019 Kia Niro EV

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2019 Kia Niro EV
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:21:48.173Z

Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Kia Niro EV Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2019 highlighted. 2019: 17 complaints 2019 2020: 17 complaints 2020 2021: 2 complaints 2021 2022: 28 complaints 2022 2023: 15 complaints 2023 2024: 6 complaints 2024 2025: 0 complaints 2025
2019: 17 complaints
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YearComplaints
201917
202017
20212
202228
202315
20246
20250

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 17 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

8 of 17 total reports mention: power train.

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Constantly get a refill inverter coolant light on dash, have taken it in to dealer and are unable to correct it.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240324

This is a published TSB but it doesn't appear when searching for this vehicle. I have to search in google for specific phrases to find this on your website.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231204

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5 of 17 total reports mention: electrical system.

SERVICE BRAKES

3 of 17 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASH
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MY BRAKES FAILED AS I TRIED TO STOP FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT ON A CITY STREET. THERE WAS A CAR ALREADY STOPPED AT THE LIGHT, WHICH I BUMPED INTO. AS I WAS DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT 'GAVE', AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD; I WAS UNABLE TO STOP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200117

- While driving, we received a notice on the dashboard to "stop driving and check regenerative brakes". Simultaneously we lose 95% of our braking power and all of the acceleration.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240514

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 17 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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MY BRAKES FAILED AS I TRIED TO STOP FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT ON A CITY STREET. THERE WAS A CAR ALREADY STOPPED AT THE LIGHT, WHICH I BUMPED INTO. AS I WAS DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, IT 'GAVE', AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD; I WAS UNABLE TO STOP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200117

ENGINE

2 of 17 total reports mention: engine.

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TL* THE CONTACT LEASED A 2019 KIA NIRO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED TWICE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200527

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2019 Kia Niro EV — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2019 Kia Niro EV reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Kia Niro EV?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2019 Kia Niro EV have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.