2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs 2019 Kia Niro
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2019 Kia Niro |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 176 | 56 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 629 | 76 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 119 | 49 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 13,658 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Bolt EV | Kia Niro |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 85 | 13 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 44 | 8 |
| Steering | 45 | 2 |
| Power Train | 13 | 22 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 10 |
| Engine | 2 | 10 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 9 |
2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV
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.