2017 Kia Niro Hybrid Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 16%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid, 16% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 appeared under the hood. There were no flames present. The contact stated that oil was seen leaking underneath the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11422579, filed 2021-06, 39,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Kia Niro Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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