2019 Kia Niro EV Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2019 Kia Niro EV, and owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2019 Kia Niro EV. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2019 Kia Niro EV have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 26,575 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Our 2019 Kia Niro EV (approximately 138,000 miles) exhibits an abnormal rumble/growling noise from the front drive unit while driving slowly in "D" range and when accelerating or decelerating between”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 18, 2026 · Power train
“This complaint supplements a previously submitted report filed today, June 18, 2026, (Original is Complaint Number: 11845044) regarding the same vehicle and condition (TSB ELE234 drive unit rumble noi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 18, 2026 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2019 Kia Niro (Niro Electric, Niro FE, Niro Plug-in Hybrid, Niro Touring). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 43–112 MPGe |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 46–123 / 40–102 |
| Fuel | Electricity, Regular, Regular Gas and Electricity |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1); Automatic (AM6) |
Compare Kia Niro EV model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kia Niro EV model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Kia Niro EV | 0 | 17 |
| 2020 Kia Niro EV | 2 | 19 |
| 2021 Kia Niro EV | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 Kia Niro EV | 2 | 31 |
| 2023 Kia Niro EV | 3 | 15 |
| 2024 Kia Niro EV | 2 | 6 |
| 2025 Kia Niro EV | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2019 Kia Niro EV
How do I know if my 2019 Kia Niro EV has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Kia dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.