NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Kia Niro Plug-In Safety Record
The 2019 Kia Niro Plug-In has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2019 Kia Niro Plug-In, so it carries no Safety Index and no star ratings from that program. What the federal record does show is a Clean recall and complaint burden band, with zero recalls on file and zero owner complaints reported to NHTSA for this model year. That combination reflects a quiet federal safety record, though the absence of crash-test data means no structural or occupant-protection score exists to evaluate.
The 2019 Kia Niro Plug-In was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and holds a Clean recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Kia Niro Plug-In?
The 2019 Kia Niro Plug-In sits in the Clean burden band, the quietest tier in the federal record, reflecting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints submitted to NHTSA for this model year. For a vehicle now seven years old, the complete absence of complaint filings is a notable data point, as older vehicles typically accumulate at least some unverified owner allegations over time. No tested sibling years of this model exist in the NHTSA dataset we cover, so there is no adjacent crash-test record to reference as a structural comparison. The Clean band is a recall and complaint signal exclusively and carries no implication about how this vehicle would perform in a controlled crash sequence.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Kia Niro Plug-In have any recalls?
The 2019 Kia Niro Plug-In has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. There are no recall campaigns, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive notices associated with this model year in the federal database.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Kia Niro Plug-In?
NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for the 2019 Kia Niro Plug-In. There are no reported incidents, no alleged crashes, no alleged fires, no alleged injuries, and no alleged deaths on file. No top complaint components exist to identify.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Kia Niro Plug-In?
Before purchasing a used 2019 Kia Niro Plug-In, run the specific vehicle's VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm no open recall campaigns have been added since this record was compiled. A clean database entry at the model level does not guarantee a specific unit is free of open safety actions.
- NHTSA has no crash-test record for the 2019 Kia Niro Plug-In specifically, meaning no star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year.
- The 2019 model year shows zero NHTSA recalls on file, with no associated park-outside or do-not-drive advisories issued for this vehicle.
- NHTSA has received zero owner complaints for this model year, meaning no unverified allegations of crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths appear in the federal complaint database.
- No tested sibling years of this model exist in the NHTSA dataset covered here, so shoppers cannot reference an adjacent year's crash-test outcome as a proxy for this vehicle's structural performance.
FAQ2019 Kia Niro Plug-In safety questions
Was the 2019 Kia Niro Plug-In 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 0 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Kia Niro Plug-In have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Kia Niro Plug-In 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 Plug-In?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Kia Niro Plug-In. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Kia Niro Plug-In 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.