2019 Kia Niro Phev Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 275miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2019 Kia Niro Phev, 8% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 275 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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11355333, filed 2020-09, 500 miles“The contact owns a 2019 Kia Niro. The contact stated that while driving at night with the low-beam headlights activated, the illumination was either too bright or improperly position causing the light beam to become visibility hazards to the oncoming drivers. The contact indicated that oncoming motorist constantly flashed their lights indicating that the high-beam headlights were activated even though only the low-beam headlights were illuminated. The cause of the failure was not determined. The contact referenced the NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V771000 (Exterior Lighting). …”
NHTSA complaint #11443095, filed 2021-12, 50 milesExterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2019 Kia Niro Phev
9 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Kia Niro Phev
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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