Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Kia Rio, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2001 Kia Rio - 214 complaints in its first 8 years (223 to date)
- 2002 Kia Rio - 119 complaints in its first 8 years (128 to date)
- 2013 Kia Rio - 88 complaints in its first 8 years (153 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2005 Kia Rio - 27 complaints in its first 8 years (37 to date)
- 2017 Kia Rio - 28 complaints in its first 8 years (31 to date)
- 2018 Kia Rio - 28 complaints in its first 8 years (28 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kia Rio | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 2022 Kia Rio | 11 | 11 | 1 |
| 2021 Kia Rio | 15 | 15 | 2 |
| 2020 Kia Rio | 27 | 27 | 1 |
| 2019 Kia Rio | 22 | 22 | 1 |
| 2018 Kia Rio | 28 | 28 | 1 |
| 2017 Kia Rio | 31 | 28 | 2 |
| 2016 Kia Rio | 77 | 69 | 2 |
| 2015 Kia Rio | 52 | 39 | 1 |
| 2014 Kia Rio | 52 | 34 | 1 |
| 2013 Kia Rio | 153 | 88 | 1 |
| 2012 Kia Rio | 54 | 37 | 1 |
| 2011 Kia Rio | 24 | 19 | 0 |
| 2010 Kia Rio | 26 | 24 | 0 |
| 2009 Kia Rio | 39 | 30 | 0 |
| 2008 Kia Rio | 46 | 42 | 1 |
| 2007 Kia Rio | 46 | 36 | 1 |
| 2006 Kia Rio | 74 | 58 | 1 |
| 2005 Kia Rio | 37 | 27 | 1 |
| 2004 Kia Rio | 38 | 31 | 2 |
| 2003 Kia Rio | 74 | 67 | 3 |
| 2002 Kia Rio | 128 | 119 | 1 |
| 2001 Kia Rio | 223 | 214 | 3 |
| 2000 Kia Rio | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V652000 | 2012-2017 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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... |
| 23V594000 | 2016-2017 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. |
| 22V304000 | 2021-2022 | Steering | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to... |
| 21V936000 | 2020-2021 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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,... |
| 21V622000 | 2018-2019 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. |
| 12V244000 | 2006-2008 | Air Bags | KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 RIO VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 20, 2005, THROUGH DECEMBER 9, 2007. |
| 06V294000 | 2003 | Seat Belts | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 05V557000 | 2003-2005 | Child Seat | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 05V159000 | 2001 | Wheels | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MANUFACTURING FLAW THAT COULD CAUSE THE WHEELS TO CRACK UNDER LONG TERM DRIVING FATIGUE. |
| 04V179000 | 2001-2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE OF THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR IS SUBJECT TO FRACTURE OR CRACKING DURING REMOVAL OF THE QUICK CONNECT COUPLING SECURING THE MAIN... |
| 03V352000 | 2001 | Fuel System, Gasoline | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, FUEL LEAKS MAY DEVELOP AT THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY BECAUSE OF QUALITY DEVIATIONS. |