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2019 Kia Niro EV Engine Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
16%of 19 total for the year
Median mileage
45,100miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2019 Kia Niro EV, 16% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,100 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My 2019 Kia Niro EV, with approximately 75,000 miles, continuously displays a “Refill inverter coolant” warning. While driving, the vehicle intermittently displays the turtle-shaped reduced-power warning and experiences a significant loss of acceleration. The vehicle does not respond normally to accelerator input. The condition sometimes clears after a period of driving, but when traveling uphill, the warning and reduced acceleration persist. …”

NHTSA complaint #11770708, filed 2026-10

“The contact owns a 2019 Kia Niro. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the engine seized. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into gear. The check regenerative braking system message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the transition motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the repair was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11518843, filed 2023-04, 90,000 miles

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022516%
2019316%

Other parts of the 2019 Kia Niro EV

Electrical system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Kia Niro EV

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology