NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Kia Niro Electric Safety Record
The 2019 Kia Niro Electric has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 17 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2019 Kia Niro Electric has not been evaluated by NHTSA for crashworthiness, leaving its federal safety profile incomplete. Without crash-test ratings, a comprehensive safety index cannot be computed for this model year. Its recall and complaint record is light, with no open recall campaigns on file and 17 owner complaints documented. However, the absence of crash-test data precludes any definitive conclusion regarding its crash-safety performance based solely on this information.
The 2019 Kia Niro Electric was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recall campaigns on file, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band, according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 17 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Kia Niro Electric?
The 2019 Kia Niro Electric has not been crash-tested by NHTSA. Consequently, no star ratings are available, nor is a Safety Index score. This absence of crash-test data means the model year's placement in the Light burden band, indicating low recall and complaint volume, cannot be fully contextualized for safety performance. No recall campaigns have been initiated for the 2019 Niro Electric. Owner complaints total 17, and while unverified, they predominantly cite issues with the Power Train and Electrical System. One complaint alleges a crash; there are no reports of fires, injuries, or fatalities on record. Shoppers should note that the 2022 Kia Niro Electric received a Safety Index of 90, but this rating does not apply to the 2019 model year.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Kia Niro Electric have any recalls?
The 2019 Kia Niro Electric has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No recall components, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive notices appear in the record for this model year. Shoppers should still verify their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov, as recall status can change.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Kia Niro Electric?
NHTSA has received 17 unverified owner complaints for the 2019 Kia Niro Electric. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Power Train, cited in 8 reports, followed by the Electrical System with 6 reports, and Service Brakes with 3 reports. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
17 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Kia Niro Electric?
Before purchasing a specific 2019 Kia Niro Electric, run the vehicle identification number through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm no open recall applies to that unit. Recall status is tied to the individual VIN, not the model year as a whole.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2019 Kia Niro Electric, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file with NHTSA for the 2019 model year, though shoppers should verify their individual VIN at nhtsa.gov because recall status can be updated at any time.
- Seventeen unverified owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA, with Power Train and Electrical System as the most frequently alleged problem areas, followed by Service Brakes.
- The 2022 Kia Niro Electric is a tested sibling year with a NHTSA Safety Index of 90, but that score belongs to the 2022 model year only and cannot be applied to the 2019 vehicle.
FAQ2019 Kia Niro Electric safety questions
Was the 2019 Kia Niro Electric crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 17 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Kia Niro Electric have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Kia Niro Electric as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Kia Niro Electric?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 17 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Kia Niro Electric. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Kia Niro Electric 2019.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.