2019 Kia Niro Phev Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2019 Kia Niro Phev, 8% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,500 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.
“1. Steering wheel coupler makes a grinding noise when turning and getting louder every day. Dealer claims there is nothing wrong. 2. Toxic nauseating ammonia type fume is emitted from the heater core when the heater is turned on. I have to open windows to be able to drive. Deeker claims nothing is wrong. Both problems reported by other niro owner at Kia niro forums.”
NHTSA complaint #11404338, filed 2021-03, 3,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 20% |
| 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 complaintsExterior lighting
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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