2017 Kia Niro Hybrid Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid, and owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Electric power assist system (steering)
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.
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 14,043 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 7 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 c”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 28, 2021 · Hybrid propulsion system
“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, t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 15, 2020 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2017 Kia Niro (Niro FE, Niro Touring). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 43–50 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 46–52 / 40–49 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM6) |
Checking a specific 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid
How do I know if my 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Kia dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 17V159000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Kia models
- Sorento10,183 complaints
- Optima7,512 complaints
- Soul5,553 complaints
- Sportage4,699 complaints
- Forte2,553 complaints
- Sedona2,410 complaints
- Telluride2,026 complaints
- Sephia1,705 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.