2019 Kia Niro Phev problems
NHTSA has received 33 complaints about the 2019 Kia Niro Phev, and 27% of them involve drivetrain & axles. Next are engine (12%) and electrical system (9%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Drivetrain & axles 27% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 3,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 complaints that include odometer readings, half describe a problem before roughly 3,000 miles.
None of these complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 100% of model years in our database.
It is also covered by 1 safety recall campaign.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 kia niro. While the vehicle was at a complete stop, the forward collision warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with case number: 13342866. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.
The vehicle will sometimes go forward eventhough the gear shift is in the r position for reverse. And the opposite happens. I may go in reverse eventhough the gear is in the d position for drive. -- I believe the above happens if I shift gears too quickly before the car finishes its system check. -- that is my own troubleshooting effort/opinion. The wrong motion happens when starting from a stationary position.
Tl* the contact owns a 2019 kia niro. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the rear driver side tire blew out. In addition while taking the exit and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by steering the vehicle to the side and into a parking lot. The contact stated all warning lights were illuminated when the tire blew out. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the rear driver side tire was repaired.
The reverse lighting is inadequate for reverse camera in dark, which produces grainy backup camera image. The camera works fine in daylight. This may require proper lighting or camera that works well in dim light condition. Also, the camera is exposed to weather conditions, such as rain and snow.
1. Steering wheel coupler makes a grinding noise when turning and getting louder every day. Dealer claims there is nothing wrong. 2. Toxic nauseating ammonia type fume is emitted from the heater core when the heater is turned on. I have to open windows to be able to drive. Deeker claims nothing is wrong. Both problems reported by other niro owner at kia niro forums.
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