Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Kia Rio
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Kia Rio has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 31 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V652000 HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V594000 Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 11 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 6 complaints
- Unknown or Other 6 complaints
- Air Bags 3 complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 2 complaints
Of the 31 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 31 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Kia Rio has an average reliability profile with a moderate number of complaints and two recall campaigns. Engines and brakes are common concerns, but the data is limited, indicating infrequent major issues overall.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| Service Brakes | 50,000–100,000 miles | $300–$750 | occasional |
| Trunk Latch | Unknown | $50–$150 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations
- Brake inspections
- Coolant flushes
- Transmission fluid changes
- Air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine knocking or noise
- Braking issues
- Trunk latch problems
- Airbag warning lights
- Unresponsive steering
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Kia Rio at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.