2017 Kia Niro fuel/propulsion system problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2017 Kia Niro — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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. As I pulled over to the side of the road, a warning light appeared on the dashboard. Once stopped, I saw flames coming from the engine compartment. We…”
filed Sep 16, 2026
“My 2017 Kia Niro has developed a serious hybrid system failure that causes the vehicle to shut off unexpectedly while driving. For about a month, the car would only start using the “12V Battery Reset” button. Now it starts, but after driving a short distance, the vehicle loses power and shuts off…”
filed Aug 27, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Niro years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Niro | 5 | 11% |
| 2022 Niro | 3 | 10% |
| 2020 Niro | 2 | 5% |
| 2019 Niro | 8 | 14% |
| 2018 Niro | 2 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Kia Niro
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.