2017 Kia Niro Hybrid: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 19 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2017
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 located at 612 n. Delsea dr building 1, vineland, nj 08360 who diagnosed that the engine failed due to a lack of oil in the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but, no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 57,000. The VIN was not available.”Owner report · Engine · Dec 2020
“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 itself but didn't store any codes from the check engine light.. The technicians could not recreate the problems and had no were to start from. I'm now driving it and just waiting for something to go wrong with it”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jul 2019
“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”Owner report · Engine · Dec 2018
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“During emergency braking the car skids like the anti-lock brakes are not working. This has resulted in the car going into a sideways skid. I encountered this numerous times in slightly wet/slick road conditions when panic braking from ~35 mph.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Oct 2018
“The stems that the headrest sets on are sharp. My daughter cut her finger while trying to adjust the headrest. It was minor, but still unexpected.”Owner report · Seats · Oct 2018
“On september 30, 2018, I was driving on the interstate coming back from austin and heard what sounded like an explosion. After a few moments I heard a sound of something rattling above my head. My passenger said it sounded like it was coming from the sunroof area. He cracked open the sunroof access door and he said he could see that the sunroof was shattered and he closed it immediately. We stopped as soon as we could and took pictures of the shattered sunroof. It was a sunny day and there were not any cars around us. And we did not go under any bridges or overpasses.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Sep 2018
“Vehicle was stationary (parked and unlocked). Upon pulling the handle to open the door (backseat, driver's side), the handle broke off and fell to the ground. I retrieved the handle and a (broken) plastic connecting piece.”Owner report · Structure · Aug 2018
“I had this car 2 months when I realized I am not getting mpg and also the transmission is jerking off. Mpg on highway is about 35 mpg and about 40 in street. About transmission every time I am about slowing down I hear noise from underneath of car and some times I feel shake, and also few times very hard kick. I have brought this issue with service at carson, and glendale kia and both service rep gave me same answer about this clutch is computer and it is normal if jerks. And also once I asked service tech to drive the car and he said same thing.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jan 2018
“New kia niro rolls back on inclines in drive after removing foot off of break and right before pushing the accelerator pedal in stop and go traffic, on paved, city streets. Never had this with other automatics. New kia niro jumps forward/accelerates sharply while in drive while driving slowly (1-3 miles per hour) up an incline. This occurres on paved, city streets.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Dec 2017
“Reversing (backup) lights are very dim, and may not comply with the stipulations of section 571.108 of the cfr title 49 ch. 5 (10-1-04 edition)”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Nov 2017
When filing, owners marked a crash in 0 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
Remedy: 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.
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Is the 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid reliable?
NHTSA has 19 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid. The most complained-about area is service brakes.
Does the 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning steering. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.