Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2017 Kia Rio has 2 recalls, 29 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
29
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
23V594000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk l...
23V652000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Op...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2017 Kia Rio 5 HB FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | ENGINE | I was driving my 2017 Kia Rio at approximately 70 mph when the vehicle began shaking violently. I he... |
| Feb 6, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Unknown |
| Jul 3, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | My son and I were driving home from work on IH-35 and I noticed smoke coming from under my hood. The... |
| May 21, 2024 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while attempting to open the trunk with the... |
| Apr 12, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No parts available to fix hydraulic electronic control unit HECU. Been told this since December 2023... |
| Mar 19, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6520... |
| Feb 22, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6520... |
| Feb 4, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Vehicle started shaking, engine light flashed and now vehicle is not drivable due to unresolved reca... |
| Dec 29, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6520... |
| Dec 12, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6520... |
| Dec 1, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6520... |
| Nov 1, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2017 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6520... |
| Sep 13, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owned a Kia Rio. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle... |
| Jul 9, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owned a 2017 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the front hood st... |
| May 13, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | Bought the vehicle beginning of March. Thought it was the battery because it wouldn't hold a charge.... |
| May 5, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I took my KIA Rio to mechanic for knocking noise in engine. Mechanic said it's not the original engi... |
| May 5, 2023 | ENGINE | Excessive oil burning causing catalytic converter to go bad. Oil change every 3,000 miles with synth... |
| Feb 10, 2023 | ENGINE | My car needs oil every 3 to 4 days. There is no blue smoke and there is no signs of oil leaks. The v... |
| Nov 7, 2022 | STEERING | steering wheel would not lock into place, moved up and down from dash, once dash was removed to see ... |
| Oct 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | This vehicle has electrical issues none stop. One day it randomly stalled out while still in motion ... |