Vehicle recalls by model year

2017 Kia Rio recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2017 Kia Rio, newest first.

2 recalls on record for the 2017 Kia Rio. The most recent was on Sept. 25, 2023. Owners also sent NHTSA 31 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: latches/locks/linkages (1), service brakes, hydraulic (1). 1 of them came with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with Kia or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

31 complaints about the 2017 Kia Rio were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 3 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 4 injuries.

Engine11
Service Brakes, Hydraulic6recall on record
Unknown Or Other6
Air Bags3
Electrical System3
Latches/Locks/Linkages2recall on record

As my car was driving my vehicle encountered sudden changes and my engine light went on. As the vehicle stopped driving on its own there was smoke coming from the hood and a fire stared shortly after underneath the car.
May 19, 2026 · Engine

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. I attempted to move to the shoulder and after…
July 9, 2024 · Service Brakes

Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

1 on record

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires AQ23002 · opened Nov. 17, 2023 · open

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

All 2017 Kia Rio recalls

Sept. 25, 2023Kia Borrego, Cadenza, Forte and others: 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…
Aug. 24, 2023Kia Optima, Optima Hybrid, Optima Phev and others: 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…