How many electrical complaints does the 2017 Kia Niro have?

NHTSA lists 23 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Niro, which is 28% of all 82 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Kia Niro electrical system?

This dataset lists no related recalls tied to these specific electrical complaints, though some owner narratives reference prior recall repairs.

Did the 2017 Kia Niro electrical problems cause fires?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 4 fires reported among the electrical complaints for the 2017 Niro, with no crashes or injuries recorded.

At what mileage do 2017 Kia Niro electrical problems usually occur?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2017 Niro is 9,750 miles.

How does the 2017 Niro compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 2017 Niro's electrical complaints made up 28% of that year's total, compared to 32% in 2018 and 25% in 2019, based on NHTSA data.

2017 Kia Niro Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 23 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Kia Niro, 28% of its 82 total complaints that year, with 4 reported fires and a median failure mileage of 9,750. No related recalls are listed in this dataset for this specific complaint set.

Electrical System complaints: 23; 28% of 82
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 4
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 9,750 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report the power relay assembly (PRA) overheating or melting, sometimes years after a prior repair, occasionally leading to smoke or fire in the engine compartment.
Some vehicles would not start or turn over despite a strong battery and working interior lights, leaving the car dead while parked.
A few owners describe the 12V or hybrid battery swelling, bulging, or showing signs of overheating, in one case linked to a warm back seat before the car failed to start.
The multifunction switch in the steering column intermittently failed, cutting out the turn signal for days at a time without warning.
Several owners describe a stuttering or power-loss sensation while driving, with a warning light cycling on and off before the issue resolved or recurred.
Some drivers experienced delayed or unsuccessful recall repairs at dealerships, with parts unavailable or appointments cancelled multiple times.

When 2017 Kia Niro electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 28, 2017, latest Sep 20, 2026.

23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2017 to Sep 2026; peak Sep 2026 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2017 Kia Niro

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Niro model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201723 (28%)
201819 (32%)
201914 (25%)
20207 (18%)
20212 (22%)
20228 (26%)
202314 (32%)
20243 (33%)
20253 (18%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2017 Kia Niro have?: NHTSA lists 23 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 Niro, which is 28% of all 82 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Kia Niro electrical system?: This dataset lists no related recalls tied to these specific electrical complaints, though some owner narratives reference prior recall repairs.
Did the 2017 Kia Niro electrical problems cause fires?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 4 fires reported among the electrical complaints for the 2017 Niro, with no crashes or injuries recorded.
At what mileage do 2017 Kia Niro electrical problems usually occur?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2017 Niro is 9,750 miles.
How does the 2017 Niro compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 2017 Niro's electrical complaints made up 28% of that year's total, compared to 32% in 2018 and 25% in 2019, based on NHTSA data.