MYRModel Year Report

2017 Kia RIO

▲ Better than typical
2017 Kia RIO
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:39:23.836Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
31
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2017

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine

35% of complaints

Complaints per year

2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 223 complaints 2002: 128 complaints 2003: 74 complaints 2003 2004: 38 complaints 2005: 37 complaints 2006: 74 complaints 2006 2007: 46 complaints 2008: 46 complaints 2009: 39 complaints 2009 2010: 26 complaints 2011: 24 complaints 2012: 54 complaints 2012 2013: 153 complaints 2014: 52 complaints 2015: 52 complaints 2016: 79 complaints 2017: 31 complaints 2017 31 2018: 28 complaints 2019: 22 complaints 2020: 27 complaints 2021: 15 complaints 2021 2022: 12 complaints 2023: 12 complaints
2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 223 complaints 2002: 128 complaints 2002 2003: 74 complaints 2004: 38 complaints 2004 2005: 37 complaints 2006: 74 complaints 2006 2007: 46 complaints 2008: 46 complaints 2008 2009: 39 complaints 2010: 26 complaints 2010 2011: 24 complaints 2012: 54 complaints 2012 2013: 153 complaints 2014: 52 complaints 2014 2015: 52 complaints 2016: 79 complaints 2017: 31 complaints 2017 31 2018: 28 complaints 2019: 22 complaints 2020: 27 complaints 2020 2021: 15 complaints 2022: 12 complaints 2022 2023: 12 complaints
2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 223 complaints 2001 2002: 128 complaints 2002 2003: 74 complaints 2003 2004: 38 complaints 2004 2005: 37 complaints 2005 2006: 74 complaints 2006 2007: 46 complaints 2007 2008: 46 complaints 2008 2009: 39 complaints 2009 2010: 26 complaints 2010 2011: 24 complaints 2011 2012: 54 complaints 2012 2013: 153 complaints 2013 2014: 52 complaints 2014 2015: 52 complaints 2015 2016: 79 complaints 2016 2017: 31 complaints 2017 31 2018: 28 complaints 2018 2019: 22 complaints 2019 2020: 27 complaints 2020 2021: 15 complaints 2021 2022: 12 complaints 2022 2023: 12 complaints 2023

2017: 31 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20003
2001223
2002128
200374
200438
200537
200674
200746
200846
200939
201026
201124
201254
2013153
201452
201552
201679
201731
201828
201922
202027
202115
202212
202312

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

35% · 11 reports
FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

The contact owned a 2017 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the front hood started emitting smoke. In addition, the brake pedal failed to function as intended.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-25

The contact owned a Kia Rio. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost power. Various unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was veered to the side of the road and the vehicle was shut off.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-05

Service brakes

23% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

FIRE
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My son and I were driving home from work on IH-35 and I noticed smoke coming from under my hood. Then within seconds, flames appeared moving quickly towards the windshield.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-09

Electrical system

10% · 3 reports

Air bags

10% · 3 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Was envolved in a wreck to where I went off the road hit a stop sign,,a telephone box,,a oak tree then a pine tree and none of the airbags deployed now my wife has a broken back and chest bone,,I got a busted up knee a sprang sholder neck and…

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-24

Was run off the road at 55 MPH hitting a stop sign a telephone box a oak tree then a pine tree and the airbags did not deploy or did the seat belts lock up wife has a broken back and chest…

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-06

Also filed under Seat belts

Latches/locks/linkages

6% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing lock.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2023-10-19Latches/locks/linkages23V594000 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 latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch base subassembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC278.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2023-11-17Audit queryOpen Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
  3. R
    2024-03-29Service brakes, hydraulic23V652000 Kia America, Inc.

    Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2017 Kia RIO — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 23V594000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 23V652000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Kia RIO reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Kia RIO is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Kia RIO?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Kia RIO have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.