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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
POWER TRAIN
Check the actual VIN — every car is different.
This page shows the model year's reputation. The VIN tells you about this specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer rollbacks. Full report just $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99).
All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Kia Niro.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 24 | — | 1 | 97,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 13 | — | 2 | 26,488 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 13 | 1 | 1 | 95,887 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 | 2 | 2 | 14,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 6 | — | — | 5,015 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | — | — | 40,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 1 | — | 20,750 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 112,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | 1 | 8,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 | — | — | 101,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 11,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 97,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER | 1 | — | — | 135,000 mi | |
| HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 91,760 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:EXTERIOR | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — |
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2017 Kia Niro. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2017 Kia Niro
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~445,322 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 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 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.
Other Kia Niro Years
Wider context: See the full Kia Niro reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
Check Your Specific 2017 Kia Niro
Real owner complaints tell you about the model. The VIN tells you about your specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer fraud.
Check Any VIN — $4.99