2011 Kia Rio recalls and problems

The 2011 Kia Rio has 0 recalls and 24 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

2010 Kia Rio
Pictured: a 2010 model; the 2011 may differ in details. Photo: 2010 Kia Rio by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2011 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 24 Rio model years — 19th most.

0recalls
24complaints
4crashes
0fires
3injuries
62,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2011: 3 complaints20112012: 2 complaints2013: 1 complaints20132014: 5 complaints52015: 1 complaints20152017: 2 complaints2018: 2 complaints20182019: 3 complaints2020: 1 complaints20202022: 1 complaints2023: 1 complaints20232024: 1 complaints2025: 1 complaints20251

2011 vs. other Kia Rio years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2011. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2011 Kia Rio have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2011 Kia Rio. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Kia Rio?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (7), air bags (5), electrical system (5). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.