2018 Kia Niro vs 2019 Kia Niro
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Kia Niro | 2019 Kia Niro |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 60 | 56 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 95 | 76 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 49 | 49 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Niro | Kia Niro |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 19 | 22 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 13 |
| Engine | 17 | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 4 |
| Structure | 3 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 9 |
2018 Kia Niro
2019 Kia Niro
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.