Model year guide

2019 Kia niro plug-in hybrid

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2019 Kia niro plug-in hybrid is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2019 Kia niro plug-in hybrid — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2019 Kia niro plug-in hybrid at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined46 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2019 Kia niro plug-in hybrid recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2019 Kia niro plug-in hybrid.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2019 Kia niro plug-in hybrid MPG & running costs

Combined46 mpg
City48 mpg
Highway44 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$1,450
EPA size classSmall Station Wagons
TransmissionAutomatic (AM6)
Electric range560 mi
Charge time (240V)2.3 hours
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume101 cu ft
Cargo volume19 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,750 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2019 Kia niro plug-in hybrid costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$7,250
Fuel only$7,250
Per mile$0.10

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 43

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 43.

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 abnormal noise…

Bulletin TSB_CHA111 · Steering · Oct 2021

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 the margin area.…

Bulletin TSB_CHA084_R8 · Steering · Oct 2021

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 boiling in the reservoir. Overheati…

Bulletin PS709 · Equipment, Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2021

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 bulletin provides inf…

Bulletin TSB_BOD055_R1 · Structure, Exterior Lighting · Sep 2021

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 bulletin outlines the…

Bulletin TSB_ELE044_R2 · Electrical System · Aug 2021

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 alignment errors in the Forward Collisio…

Bulletin PS704 · Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical System · Aug 2021

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 compressor.

Bulletin PS702 · Visibility · Jun 2021

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 the procedure…

Bulletin TSB_ELE209_R2 · Electrical System · Apr 2021

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 the margin area.…

Bulletin TSB_CHA084_R7 · Steering · Mar 2021

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 the procedure…

Bulletin TSB_ELE209_R1 · Electrical System · Mar 2021

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the NIRO PLUG-IN HYBRID FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

2019 Kia niro plug-in hybrid trims & engines on record

Trims
EX Premium (PHEV)
Engines
1.6L 4-cyl 104 hp

2019 Kia niro plug-in hybrid vehicles on record

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2019 Kia niro plug-in hybrid — frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Kia niro plug-in hybrid have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2019 Kia niro plug-in hybrid. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Kia niro plug-in hybrid get?

The 2019 Kia niro plug-in hybrid has a U.S. EPA estimate of 46 mpg combined (48 city / 44 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.