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2017 Kia Niro recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
5
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
101
Latest campaign
Jul 31, 2023

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Hybrid propulsion system3Nov 11, 2022
22V83600018V66600018V257000
Power train1Jul 31, 2023
23V534000
Steering1Mar 10, 2017
17V159000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jul 31, 2023Latest campaign
Jul 31, 202323V534000

Power train: automatic transmission internal

A fire increases the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V534000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the hydraulic clutch actuator as necessary and install a new fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC276.
Filed under
Niro
Campaign
NHTSA 23V534000 · Jul 31, 2023
Nov 11, 202222V836000

Hybrid propulsion system

Overheated rear seats increase the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V836000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
Overheated rear seats increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the PRA and replace either the PRA or the Main Relay, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 9, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC256. This recall supersedes NHTSA recall number 18V-666. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Filed under
Niro
Campaign
NHTSA 22V836000 · Nov 11, 2022
Sep 25, 201818V666000

Hybrid propulsion system

The increased electrical resistance can overheat the rear seat which is above the PRA, increasing the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V666000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
The increased electrical resistance can overheat the rear seat which is above the PRA, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) for damage. If no damage is found, the main relay will be replaced. If damage is found, the PRA will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began November 23, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC168.
Filed under
Niro
Campaign
NHTSA 18V666000 · Sep 25, 2018
Apr 20, 201818V257000

Hybrid propulsion system

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V257000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HCA caps for leaked oil and replace the HCA assembly if needed, or replace the HCA cap with additional sealant. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 15, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC163.
Filed under
Niro
Campaign
NHTSA 18V257000 · Apr 20, 2018
Mar 10, 201717V159000

Steering: electric power assist system

Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V159000
What's wrong
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.
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.
Filed under
Niro Hybrid
Campaign
NHTSA 17V159000 · Mar 10, 2017

Merged from NHTSA model names: Niro, Niro Hybrid. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component101

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
101Complaints filed
4Involving a crash
6Involving a fire
5Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine3232020
Electrical system2323040
Power train2222110
Unknown or other1616230
Fuel/propulsion system1111010
Structure1010000
Steering88000
Service brakes55000
Engine and engine cooling44000
Vehicle speed control44000
Hybrid propulsion system22000
Exterior lighting22000
Seats22002
Air bags22103
Fuel system11000

5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “September 18th I had to jump the battery from the 12 volt switch at the drivers side dash. Going to the dealership where I had bought it on August 27th I noticed smoke rolling out from behind the car.”

    Filed 09/20/2026 · ODI 11765600
  • Electrical system

    “On XXX, at approximately 11:30 a.m., a friend and I were driving on XXX near [XXX], when I noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment.”

    Filed 09/16/2026 · ODI 11764814
  • Power train

    “The vehicle's hydraulic clutch actuator (HCA) has failed and is actively leaking fluid onto the printed circuit board (PCB), creating an immediate electrical short and engine bay fire hazard.”

    Filed 09/14/2026 · ODI 11764064

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2017 Kia Niro recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Kia Niro have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Kia Niro. The most recent, 23V534000 (reported July 31, 2023), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2017 Kia Niro recalls for?

The largest group is hybrid propulsion system, with 3 campaigns. Others: power train (1), steering (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Kia Niro?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 32 complaints out of 101 filed with NHTSA (32%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 6 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Kia Niro?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.

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