2017 KIA Niro Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Niro Hybrid years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 KIA Niro Hybrid. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (4 complaints, 21%), typically at around 22,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 19owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 KIA Niro Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 21% | 22,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 16% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 16% | 4 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 16% | 40 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 16% | 12,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 16% | 1,300 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | 100 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | 1 | — | — |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | 5% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | 30 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 KIA Niro Hybrid recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering:electric power assist system
Problem: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017 Niro vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) connector resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
Risk: Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the MDPS motor, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC145.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Niro. The contact stated while driving at 70 mph, an abnormal sound was heard, and the vehicle lost forwards momentum. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. As the contact exited the vehicle, an abnormal odor…
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 kia niro hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check hybrid system message was displayed. After stopping and turning off the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was then towed to the local dealer rk kia of vineland…
My 2017 kia niro hybrid seems to not be storing codes when the check engine light comes on. I have had 3 separate problems with by niro in 3 weeks with no check engine light, with the hev hybrid fuse and with a check engine light and no power and yet by the time it was towed to the shop it reset…
While driving my 2017 kia niro on regular roads, it had a dramatic down shift in first gear from a stop. Continued four more stops when approaching a hill, the sport mode did not work and barely made it up hill, no check engine or other lights. Shop couldn't recreate problem. The recalibrated the…
The car misfires due to the egr valve and the engineer's of the car can't come up with a fix for the misfire problem the car has no power when this happens and is unsafe
Other KIA Niro Hybrid years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 19 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 KIA Niro Hybrid?
Owners most often report unknown or other, engine, power train problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 KIA Niro Hybrid?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 KIA Niro Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Niro Hybrid model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.