2019 Kia Niro EV pulls to left

I would bring it in to have it checked as you may have a bad brake caliper on the left side, or the "smart braking" may be off for some reason. I have not read any forums, or seen any videos about this issue. Sorry.

 

That does not sound great, but it could be something simple. Keep me posted, I am curious to know what the cause is.

 

Over 5000 miles and I have not had anything like this. I would definitely be aimed in for service.

 

Over 2500 miles and never experienced anything remotely similar; suspect something amiss, and agree with others trip to service center is indicated...

 

1000 miles so far and have not seen it pull to the left while braking. I do notice the slight pull to the right when accelerating rapidly.

 

I am having this problem in my 2 week old Niro EX EV, leased in SoCal. I assumed it was an aggressive regen grip. Did you get any resolution?


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I had same issue immediately on test drive of new vehicle off dealer lot. This wasnt specifically on re-gen, but also seemed to on accelerating (cruising on freeway). Dealer agreed to re-align before I even signed the papers. They put it on alignment machine and said the toe was indeed out a little, and claimed they adjusted it. I feel like it improved a bit but not 100% sure it is pefect. its so close to center it could be that it is road crown/curvature causing some of the effects so I decides I could live with it.

The pull to the right on hard acceleration is classic “torque steer” (google it). Its pretty bad on this vehicle, but I consider it part of the design and not a defect per se.

 

I had an alignment done when I put on winter tires; it was off considerably. I doubt they checked the alignment when they prepped for delivery...

 

Certainly not, but why is alignment off coming from factory? That is highly unusual for most vehicles.

 

I had the dealer do an alignment at 3100 miles because it was pulling to the left. It’s been doing it since I bought the car but has become more noticeable over time. It’s good now.
Note: It pulled left all the time, not just when braking.

 

I don't have this issue in my UK ENiro(almost 5000 miles), but there is torque steer.

 

I just leased a 2019 Niro EV. It also pulls to the left via regen. Did you ever get it fixed? Curious to know and need to get mine fix if it’s not normal.

 

It is definitely not normal. My 2019 Niro EV does not pull in regen when using the paddles. Have you talked to your dealership?

 

Not a problem here....

 

I would wager someone smacked a tire into a curb after it was shipped.

 

Yes. They did and alignment and tire rotating to rule out the simple stuff. After picking up the car test drove and found car still pulling to the left when auto or manual regeneration is on. Vehicle not pulling when accelerating or breaking just when coasting only. When I turn off the regen while coasting the vehicle goes straight. I made another appoiment next week for them to take another look.

 

Did they ever find the Problem?