The 2019 Kia Niro is associated with 97 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 26 reports (27% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 5 certified vehicle configurations spanning all-electric, 1.6L 4-Cyl hybrid, and 1.6L 4-Cyl plug-in hybrid configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 43 to 50 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 105 MPGe (46 MPG on gasoline) with up to 26 miles of electric driving range. All-electric variants deliver up to 112 MPGe with an estimated range of 239 miles.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 97 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 campaign
  • • Top Reported Defect Area: Powertrain (26 / 27%)
  • • Safety Incident Signals: 5 crash / 2 fire / 2 injury reports
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 4 / 5 Stars
  • • EPA Efficiency: 43–50 MPG (5 variants • PHEV up to 105 MPGe)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
43–50MPG
5 EPA certified variants (all-electric, 1.6L 4-Cyl hybrid, and 1.6L 4-Cyl plug-in hybrid configurations)
Reported Complaints
97
97 submitted owner reports
Safety Recalls
1
1 official NHTSA recall
NCAP Safety Rating
4 / 5 Stars Overall

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2019 Kia Niro?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Niro Electric 100% Electric Electric Motor Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 123 MPGe 102 MPGe 112 MPGe 239 mi $700 / yr
Niro FE Hybrid 1.6L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) 52 MPG 49 MPG 50 MPG — $1,250 / yr
Niro Hybrid 1.6L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) 51 MPG 46 MPG 49 MPG — $1,250 / yr
Niro Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid 1.6L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) 110 MPGe (48 MPG) 99 MPGe (44 MPG) 105 MPGe (46 MPG) 26 mi EV (560 mi total) $1,350 / yr
Niro Touring Hybrid 1.6L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) 46 MPG 40 MPG 43 MPG — $1,450 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2019 Kia Niro provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 239 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2019 Kia Niro?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
Electric SUV FWD —
Hybrid SUV FWD 12.1%
Plug-In Hybrid SUV FWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2019 Kia Niro models.
View complete 2019 Kia Niro crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2019 Kia Niro?

Summary of 97 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
97
Crash Reports
5
Fire Reports
2
Complaints w/ Injury
2
Total Injuries
3

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Powertrain 26 complaints
Electrical System 8 complaints
Service Brakes 6 complaints (1 crash)
Engine 4 complaints
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 3 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2019 Kia Niro problems & component breakdown (39 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2019 Kia Niro?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #23V534000 Active Recall
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC276.
View all 2019 Kia Niro recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.