Worst 2017 Kia Rio Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Kia Rio.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 9 | — | 4 | 105,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 6 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | — | 1 | 45,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 3 | — | 6,381 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK | 2 | — | — | 109,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 1 | — | 5,026 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Kia Rio
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,099,256 vehicles.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Other Kia Rio Years
Wider context: See the full Kia Rio reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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