Sounds like the window might be slightly off kilter, and is binding when going up. Might try a little lube on the window channels to see if it smooths out. I see WD-40 silicone spray (not the "regular" stuff) as a suggested lube. But any silicone spray should be fine.

 

lightly off kilter, and is binding when going up. Might try a little lube on the window channels to see if it smooths out. I see WD-40 silicone spray (not the "regular" stuff) as a suggested lube. But any silicone spray should be fine.

I'm having the same issue. I have a 2017 EX. I do not detect any binding, slippage, or track issues. I suspect it is a switch issue. Hasn't been too troublesome, and I hate going to the dealership. If I do I'll update this post.

I have a 2022 PHEV EX Premium with the same exact issue too. 25k miles on currently. Interested to hear what you hear from the dealership. The dealer I bought from was complete scumbags so im not going back there at least. Also have had the rear window spray not trigger the wiper repeatedly. And had one time it decided the hood and trunk were open and couldn't drive, even though they were not...

 

Tough to diagnose online, but my gut and experience point to a switch problem.

 

Its a 2019 base model Niro.

if you bought it used, it may have repaired? sounds like window is not aligned correctly or the track is missing something or bend requiring the window to go all the way down to realign and create a momentum to push pass the "damaged" area?

 

Mine has started exhibiting the exact same thing with my drivers side window. I just run it down and then it can go right back up.

 

I see no reason why that would not be covered under warranty...still think it is the window switch.

 

I'm having the same issue. I have a 2017 EX. I do not detect any binding, slippage, or track issues. I suspect it is a switch issue. Hasn't been too troublesome, and I hate going to the dealership. If I do I'll update this post.

 

I took my 2018 Niro to the dealer. They replaced the window regulator motor with no improvement. They then replaced the window switch with no improvement. Kia "engineering" recommended checking resistance in all door wires, but all were within spec. They found some wires loose in the door wire plugs and tightened them, but... no improvement. I don't think they know what is going on with the car. Royal Kia Tucson AZ provided the service. I will be taking it back to second dealer for second opinion...

 

Mine was fixed by Kia - Apparently it was the switch

 

looks like mine will be needing a switch too. The passenger window will go down with the drivers side switch but won't go back up. Have to reach over and put it back up with the passenger side switch

 

Are you the only driver of the car? If not, see if someone else can recreate the problem.

Before setting up a dealer appointment, shoot a video (you will probably need an assistant) showing the problem. All too often when something intermittent like this happens, the dealer says "We can't recreate it" and you have wasted a trip.

 

Mine does this as well, 2021 ex ev, if I roll the drivers window ~1/2 way down and then try to use the auto close it will go up slightly then down and inch or two and stop. It does this twice then it will go back up. The dealer said it was because I had aftermarket tints which didn’t sound right because of how specific the issue is. Do you have tints on your car?

The dealer recalibrated something in the window but it did not fix the issue.

 

Our 2018 does the same thing. I think what's happening is the motor resistance is too high and it's false positive triggering on an "object being pinched" and releasing it back down. I just bought a used window motor off ebay and it fixed the issue right away. Did need to relearn auto up (just hold up until it tops out and keep holding a few seconds).

Out of curiosity, thinking maybe something was gunked up or needing lube, I took apart the old motor. everything looked fine, except there was wear on the rotor inside the metal housing, so perhaps his led to an internal short of the plates, increased resistance at some locations when rotating. Nothing I could fix, tossed to scrap metal.

 

I have the same problem on the driver window switch: When the up/down switch is activated after the window is partially rolled down, the window will move in the opposite direction of the switch a couple times. Electric windows means there's probably a simple logic circuit between the switch and the motor. Annoying.

And in the last week I've noticed the outside driver door handle lock/unlock switch (black) has stopped working completely. I now must use my FOB to lock/unlock on the driver side. That's two defects on the same door! And not 5 years old yet.

 

Was there ever a solution to this? I see some people saying changing the switch fixed it and others saying it didn't

 

If the issue is that the driver (or any safety window, the LX only has it on driver) window sometimes blips up and stops, then down an inch when you hit auto-up, you actually change the driver window motor, the switch itself is (likely) fine. The motor has too much resistance and think it's a pinch, so it stops and backs off.

 

Old thread, I know, but I’m having this same problem on my’22 Niro EV I bought used at the end of last year. Sounds like there’s not 1 conclusive fix yet?

 

Mine was intermittent, but annoying enough/I like to tinker. I tried silicone spray lube with no success. Swapped the motor and all was good. Took apart the old one and it had some corrosion. If you can find a salvage replacement I would give it a go - easy swap.

 

I'm having the same issue. Been back 3 times. Lubed the tracks: Didn't work. Replaced the switch: Didn't fix. Replaced the motor: didn't fix. Taking it back a 4th time. Will report back if there's a solution

 

So. I think this issue is fixed. And, the issue - after the switch and motor repair - was user misunderstanding on how the "Auto" switch works. I went back to the dealer to talk this over with a service specialist and he showed me the correct way to operate and reset the "Auto" switch. Now I'm not having an issue. I looked for a video on how to reset the auto switch and found this:

Bottom Line: I believe that the way that this switch is programmed is problematic.

 

Same issue for my 2021 Kia Niro EV. Passenger and Driver windows display same erratic behavior or just don't work at all.
4 trip to the dealer. Replaced the switches and then motors but the issue came back 4 months later.

 

Windows that don't work is so irritating. Forty years ago I had a Jetta with one operating window when I traded it. Back then problems were always blamed on the window regulators, which may be another name for the motors. Kind of makes you wish for crank ups again.

Geoff

 

The dealer observed the motors were overheating and replaced them. This leads me to suspect misalignment inside the door panel. Since they also sprayed in a bunch of lubricant when they replaced the motors, it would also explain why it temporarily fixed the problem. Nonetheless, could both doors have the same defect?
I'll be taking it to a different dealer since the last "repair" is still covered under warranty and the dealer I bought it from has proved they really have no idea what the problem is. I'll suggest they check the tracks and the alignment, rather than just looking at the electrical.