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2019 Kia Niro: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 148 complaints about the 2019 Kia Niro with NHTSA, and it has 1 recall. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
148
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
1
on record
Fuel economy
112 MPGe
best version, EPA combined
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Electric, 239 mi range | Front-Wheel Drive | 112 MPGe |
| Automatic (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 50 mpg |
| Automatic (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 49 mpg |
| Automatic (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 46 mpg |
| Automatic (AM6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 43 mpg |
Recalls
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Internal › Clutches/Bands › Actuators/SolenoidsJul 31, 2023 · campaign 23V534000
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.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Other years of the Kia Niro
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2019 Kia Niro have?
Owners have filed 148 complaints with NHTSA: transmission & drivetrain (39), electrical system (24), engine & cooling (21). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2019 Kia Niro have?
1 recall on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Kia Niro get?
Up to 112 MPGe combined (EPA), depending on the engine.