KnownCarProblemsKia Rio Problems by Year
Owners have filed 1,293 complaints with NHTSA about the Kia Rio since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2001, 2013, 2002. The most common problem overall: engine.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Kia Rio problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Rio | 27 | Other or unspecified | 1 | 3 |
| 2018 Rio | 28 | Engine | 1 | 3 |
| 2017 Rio | 31 | Engine | 2 | 3 |
| 2016 Rio | 77 | Engine | 2 | 7 |
| 2015 Rio | 52 | Engine | 1 | 4 |
| 2014 Rio | 52 | Engine | 1 | 7 |
| 2013 Rio | 153 | Engine | 1 | 8 |
| 2012 Rio | 54 | Engine | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 Rio | 26 | Air bags | 0 | 9 |
| 2009 Rio | 39 | Air bags | 0 | 6 |
| 2008 Rio | 46 | Air bags | 1 | 11 |
| 2007 Rio | 46 | Air bags | 1 | 11 |
| 2006 Rio | 74 | Air bags | 1 | 12 |
| 2005 Rio | 37 | Engine | 1 | 4 |
| 2004 Rio | 38 | Engine | 2 | 4 |
| 2003 Rio | 74 | Engine | 3 | 8 |
| 2002 Rio | 128 | Engine | 1 | 25 |
| 2001 Rio | 223 | Engine | 3 | 21 |
23 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Kia Rio
- What years of the Kia Rio have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2001 (223), 2013 (153), 2002 (128).
- What is the most common problem with the Kia Rio?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the engine (375), air bags (262), brakes (160).
- Which Kia Rio years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2000 (3), 2022 (12), 2021 (15). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.