KnownCarProblems2020 Kia Rio Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Kia Rio, most often about the other or unspecified (30% of complaints). It is 17th of 24 Rio model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2020 Kia Rio problems
Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 30%My car was parked at my place after getting out of it around 8:30am. I returned to my vehicle at 12pm and the inside was burnt because a fire started in the middle consul.
Engine
5 complaints · 19%Transmission
5 complaints · 19%The contact owns a 2020 Kia Rio. The contact stated that he was a former service technician and that while driving and stopping at a stoplight, the traffic light turned green and the contact depressed the accelerator pedal however, the vehicle idled and stalled for a few seconds before inadvertently accelerating and…
The contact owns a 2020 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while coming to a stoplight, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle did not need to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed by…
Electrical
5 complaints · 19%Steering
4 complaints · 15%Brakes
3 complaints · 11%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2020 Kia Rio recalls
Brakes: master cylinder
Risk: Reduced braking performance can cause longer brake pedal travel or extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 11, 2022. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall sc223.
Full defect summary
Kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 rio vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been manufactured with sharp edges that can damage the inner oil seal, resulting in reduced braking performance.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2020 Kia Rio
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Kia Rio?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (8 complaints); engine (5 complaints); transmission (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2020 Kia Rio have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 1, 2021 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2020 a bad year for the Kia Rio?
- It is 17th of 24 Rio model years by number of complaints, with 27 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.