The 2017 Kia Niro's low safety profile includes 4 recall campaigns and 0 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

18V6660002018-25-09

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

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.

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

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18V2570002018-20-04

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

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.

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

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22V8360002022-11-11

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

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.

Overheated rear seats increase the risk of a fire.

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23V5340002023-31-07

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CLUTCHES/BANDS:ACTUATORS/SOLENOIDS

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.

A fire increases the risk of injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Kia Niro Fuel Economy

43–50mpg combined

46-52city

40-49hwy

$900-$1,000/yr

With 3 configurations tested, the 2017 Kia Niro ranges from 43 to 50 MPG combined. That's a 7 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Niro FE - Automatic (AM6)

50mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

52 city49 hwy~$900/yr10/10 Clean

Niro - Automatic (AM6)

49mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

51 city46 hwy~$900/yr10/10 Clean

Niro Touring - Automatic (AM6)

43mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

46 city40 hwy~$1,000/yr9/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2017 Kia Niro

33States

38%in top 3

If you're near California, you're in luck: 21% of listings are there. But with 33 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

CACalifornia

52221%

WAWashington

2269%

OROregon

1827%

FLFlorida

1396%

DCWashington DC

1355%

AZArizona

1165%

MDMaryland

1135%

TXTexas

1044%

MOMissouri

693%

ILIllinois

612%

PAPennsylvania

612%

NCNorth Carolina

562%

NH48

DE47

HI45

MN42

MI42

IN38

MA37

UT37

NY34

NJ31

OH30

GA29

NV23

CO23

TN21

WI17

RI16

WY16

KY16

OK15

CT14

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2017.

2017 Kia Niro Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2017 Kia Niro a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2017 Kia Niro. There are 4 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2017 Kia Niro?

NHTSA shows 4 recall campaigns for the 2017 Kia Niro. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2017 Kia Niro?

You'll get between 43 and 50 MPG combined from the 2017 Kia Niro, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.