2017 Kia RIO Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 109,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2017 Kia RIO, 6% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 109,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2017 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while attempting to open the trunk with the key fob, the trunk failed to unlock or open. In addition, the contact engaged the emergency gear, and the trunk would not open. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11590009, filed 2024-05, 190,000 milesRelated recalls
- 23V594000Aug 24, 2023Kia 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…Covers: Kia RIO 2016–2017, Optima 2016–2018, Optima Phev 2017–2018 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10237139May 31, 2023TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: OVERHEAD CONSOLE SUNGLASS DOOR-LATCH REPAIR - This bulletin provides information to repair the overhead console lamp assembly and sunglass door latch…
- 10177046Jun 17, 2020TSB - This bulletin provides the procedure to perform a partial repair on the trunk latch base sub assembly on the certain Forte, Rio and Optima vehicles, which may exhibit a…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 17% |
| 2018 | 2 | 7% |
| 2017 | 2 | 6% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 2 | 5% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 11 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2017 Kia RIO
11 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Kia RIO
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology