AI Damage2019 KIA Niro Plug-IN Hybrid reliability: common problems
The maker issued 29 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 29
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
REPLACEMENT OF MOBIS C-MDPS SMALL BEARING - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the small bearing of the Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit on the vehicles listed below, which may exhibit an…
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in…
- PITSTOP
ENGINE OVERHEATING IN NIRO HEV/PHEV - This Pitstop provides information to help troubleshoot an overheating symptom on some 2017-2022MY Niro HEV (DE HEV) and 2018-2022MY Niro PHEV (DE PHEV) which may exhibit coolant…
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This…
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY ORDERING AND RETURN PROCEDURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This…
- PITSTOP
FRONT RADAR SENSOR MOUNTING INSPECTION (PS704) - This pitstop provides information regarding front radar sensor alignment on 2014MY and later vehicles that may exhibit a warning light ON related to radar sensor…
- PIT STOP
A/C DYE FOR E-COMPRESSOR EQUIPPED VEHICLES - This bulletin provides information on the proper non-conductive A/C system leak detection dye to be used in all EV, HEV, and PHEV models equipped with an electric A/C…
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides…
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN - AEWP PARTIAL REPLACEMENT FOR DTC P2600/P0C73 - This bulletin has been revised…
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN - AEWP PARTIAL REPLACEMENT FOR DTC P2600/P0C73 - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the…
- PITSTOP/TECHNICAL OPERATIONS - SMOKE MACHINE NOT TO BE USED FOR EMISSIONS TESTING WITH HEV/PHEV MODELS -…
PITSTOP/TECHNICAL OPERATIONS - SMOKE MACHINE NOT TO BE USED FOR EMISSIONS TESTING WITH HEV/PHEV MODELS - This Pitstop provides information to properly test the evaporative emissions system in all Kia 2011MY~ Hybrid…
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
AEWP PARTIAL REPLACEMENT FOR DTC P2600/P0C73 - This bulletin provides information to replace the Can Case of the Auxiliary Electric Water Pump (AEWP) on some 2019MY Niro (DE HEV, DE PHEV) vehicles produced from…
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
6-SPEED DOUBLE CLUTCH OR DCT REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the Double Clutch set or Double Clutch Transmission (DCT) assembly on some 2018-2019MY Niro (DE HEV, DE PHEV) vehicles…
NHTSA lists 29 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 KIA Niro Plug-IN Hybrid?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 29 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 KIA Niro Plug-IN Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 29 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 KIA Niro Plug-IN Hybrid from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.