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2017 Kia Rio recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Kia Rio — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on September 25, 2023. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: RIO.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2017 Kia Rio, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
23V652000September 25, 2023Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/ModulePark outside
23V594000August 24, 2023Latches/Locks/Linkages › Trunk Lid › Latch

Systems involved: Latches/Locks/Linkages (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 23V652000Manufacturer no. SC284

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
September 25, 2023
Owner notification
March 29, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,730,192 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
RIO

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V652000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V594000Manufacturer no. SC278

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Trunk Lid › Latch

Report received by NHTSA
August 24, 2023
Owner notification
October 19, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
319,436 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
RIO

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V594000, filed by Kia America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 26, 2023.