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2019 Kia Niro recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Power train | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jul 31, 202323V534000 | Power train: automatic transmission internalA fire increases the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V534000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Niro, Niro Phev. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component101
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 39 | 39 |
| Electrical system | 24 | 24 |
| Engine | 17 | 17 |
| Service brakes | 15 | 15 |
| Unknown or other | 13 | 13 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 11 | 11 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 5 |
| Steering | 4 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 3 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 2 |
| Air bags | 2 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 2 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 |
5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Niro Electric, Niro Hybrid.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“My 2019 Kia Niro EV, with approximately 75,000 miles, continuously displays a “Refill inverter coolant” warning.”
- Electrical system
“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…”
- Power train
“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…”
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2019 Kia Niro recall questions
How many recalls does the 2019 Kia Niro have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2019 Kia Niro. The most recent, 23V534000 (reported July 31, 2023), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Kia Niro?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 39 complaints out of 101 filed with NHTSA (39%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 Kia Niro?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.
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