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2017 Kia Rio recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
1
Complaints
31
Latest campaign
Sep 25, 2023

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsPark‑itLatestCampaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic11Sep 25, 2023
23V652000
Latches/locks/linkages1–Aug 24, 2023
23V594000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
1Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Sep 25, 2023Latest campaign
Sep 25, 202323V652000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Park outside, away from structures
DetailsHide details for campaign 23V652000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.
Campaign
NHTSA 23V652000 · Sep 25, 2023
Aug 24, 202323V594000

Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid latch

A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V594000
What's wrong
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."
Risk
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 23V594000 · Aug 24, 2023
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component31

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
31Complaints filed
3Involving a crash
6Involving a fire
4Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine1135050
Service brakes723010
Unknown or other619010
Hydraulic619000
Electrical system310000
Air bags310304
Latches/locks/linkages26000
Power train13000
Vehicle speed control13000
Steering13000
Structure13000
Seat belts13102

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Engine

    “The engine of my Kia Rio 2017 is the system that is failing it is sudden with no warning and has been diagnosed by Kia themselves stating that the engine will seize.”

    Filed 06/24/2026 · ODI 11746312
  • Engine

    “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.”

    Filed 05/19/2026 · ODI 11738683
  • Engine

    “I was driving my 2017 Kia Rio at approximately 70 mph when the vehicle began shaking violently.”

    Filed 03/27/2026 · ODI 11727456

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2017 Kia Rio recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Kia Rio have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Kia Rio. The most recent, 23V652000 (reported September 25, 2023), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Kia Rio?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 11 complaints out of 31 filed with NHTSA (35%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 6 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Kia Rio?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.

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