2017 Kia Niro engine problems
The 2017 Kia Niro has 31 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 28% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
31
Engine complaints
28%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“Kia Dealership (DCH Kia of Temecula) Repair order 237695 shows Recall SC276 was 'passed' via inspection on October 16, 2025. However, the Hydraulic Clutch Actuator has now suffered the exact fluid leak the recall warned about, destroying the slave cylinder. The dealership is refusing to honor the…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2017 Kia Niro have?
NHTSA has 31 complaints about the 2017 Kia Niro engine — 28% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.