Kia Rio recalls and problems by year

Since 2000 the Kia Rio has 11 recall campaigns and 1,296 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The model years with the most complaints are 2001, 2013, 2002.

11recalls
1,296complaints
1do-not-drive / park-outside recalls
2023 Kia Rio
Photo: 2023 Kia Rio by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Complaints by model year

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Darker bars: the three years with the most complaints. Click a bar to open that year.

Recalls by model year

Most reported problem areas, all years

Every model year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
2023012000
2022112201
2021215200
2020127351
2019122414
2018128321
2017231364
2016280865
201515241011
2014152784
201311538188
2012154394
2011024403
2010026908
2009039606
200814611010
20071461116
200617412014
2005137448
2004238422
2003374827
2002112825627
20013223211412
200003000
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Questions

What is the worst year for the Kia Rio?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2001 (223), 2013 (153), 2002 (128) model years have the most. More vehicles sold also means more complaints, so compare neighbouring years too.