Does the 2019 Kia Niro Phev have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Kia Niro Phev, the most recent reported on July 31, 2023 (Power train: automatic transmission, internal, clutches/bands, actuators/solenoids). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Kia Niro Phev?

Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (9 complaints), followed by unknown or other (6).

How many 2019 Kia Niro Phev complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 26 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2019 Kia Niro Phev recalls and problems

1 recall and 26 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Kia Niro Phev.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2019 Kia Niro Phev recalls

Power train: automatic transmission, internal, clutches/bands, actuators/solenoids

NHTSA campaign 23V534000 · reported July 31, 2023 · Kia America, Inc. · 121,411 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Power train9
Unknown or other6
Engine4
Electrical system3
Exterior lighting2
Fuel/propulsion system2
Service brakes2
Steering2
Forward collision avoidance1
Fuel system, gasoline1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 30, 2024 · Power train
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Niro PHEV. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V534000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…

Jul 31, 2024 · Power train
When accelerating from a dead stop, sometimes the car makes a very loud 'clunk' noise and lurches forward. Similar to the feeling when someone drives a manual transmission and takes the clutch out too fast. The car eventually finds the first gear and keeps driving, but this problem happens daily. Maybe around 5-10% of…

Mar 23, 2024 · Electrical system
My 2019 Kia Niro LX PHEV is or has recently been the subject of multiple including NHTSA Recall Number […] and Service Action […]. Despite coordinating repair of these defects with the University Kia dealership located at 5105 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707 (hereafter 'University Kia"), and taking my…

Feb 13, 2024 · Electrical system
12 volt battery will suddenly and without warning loose capacity to power the vehicle operating controls and displays including remote key access, start sequence using push button start, and traction battery charging through charging port. While parked and connected to a charging station vehicle ‘died’ in place. This…

Jan 4, 2024 · Unknown or other
This complaint references the open recall with the Kia reference SC276 and the NHTSA reference of 23V534. Kia has not been able to provide me with repair despite a notice from them stating a remedy is available, and appears Kia may be sending out faulty notices. I first received notice in July/August, 2023 that this…

Niro Phev model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2018	1	13	1
2019	1	26	0
2020	1	5	0
2021	1	1	0
2022	1	12	0

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Questions

Does the 2019 Kia Niro Phev have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Kia Niro Phev, the most recent reported on July 31, 2023 (Power train: automatic transmission, internal, clutches/bands, actuators/solenoids). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Kia Niro Phev?: Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (9 complaints), followed by unknown or other (6).
How many 2019 Kia Niro Phev complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 26 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 30, 2024.