2017 Kia Rio safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
3
complaints reporting a crash
6
complaints reporting fire
2
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 2 report injuries (4 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2017 Kia Rio vehicles were involved in 22 fatal crashes with 17 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskHydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short… · Sep 25, 2023
- Crash riskTrunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside · Aug 24, 2023