The Lemon Index2019 Kia Niro. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 500 and 12,000 miles. Median 6,000, from 21 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 43% |
| Fuel or electric drive system | 23% |
| Engine | 14% |
| Speed control | 14% |
| Electrical | 11% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
23V534000 Jul 2023 Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Internal / Clutches/Bands / Actuators/Solenoids
Defect. 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.
Risk. A fire increases the risk of injury.
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.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Pedestrian alert sounds | 2023 | 2023 |
Manufacturer communications 96
Kia filed 96 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- P/hev no start ?
- CYLINDER HEAD REPLACEMENT FOR LEAN MISFIRE - This bulletin has been revised
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Niro Electric SUV FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Kia Niro Hybrid SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | Optional |
Engines and drivetrains 3
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl hybrid | Auto (AM6) | FWD | 51 / 46 / 49 | Regular | $1,250 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | Auto (AM6) | FWD | 48 / 44 / 46 | Regular | $1,350 |
| Electric | Auto (A1) | FWD | 123 / 102 / 112 | Electricity | $700 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2017–2022 Kia Niro, 14.4M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 5 | 399K |
| No-start: theft light, key & ignition | 1 | 48K |
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 2 | 44K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 2 | 36K |
| Oil changes & service | 1 | 22K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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