2017 Kia Niro Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Kia Niro.
Worst 2017 Kia Niro Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Kia Niro.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 24 | — | 1 | 97,500 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 14 | 1 | 1 | 86,809 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 13 | — | 2 | 26,488 mi | |
| Fuel System | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | — | — | 20,177 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | — | — | 40,500 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Evaporative Emissions:Canister | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Handle:Exterior | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Kia Niro
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~202,500 vehicles.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Niro and 2018-2022 Niro Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Fluid may leak into the printed circuit board inside the hydraulic clutch actuator, which can result in an engine compartment fire.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Niro hybrid electric vehicles previously recalled under recall 18V-666. The Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance, which can overheat the rear seats.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Niro hybrid electric vehicles. The Main Relay within the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) may have inadequate connections between its contacts, causing increased electrical resistance.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Kia Niro vehicles. The Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) inner oil seal may leak, allowing oil to accumulate in the cap area, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
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2017 Kia Niro — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2017 Kia Niro reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Kia Niro reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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