2022 Kia Rio recalls and problems

The 2022 Kia Rio has 1 recall and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is unknown or other.

2022 Kia Rio
Photo: 2022 Kia Rio by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2022 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 24 Rio model years — 22nd most.

1recalls
12complaints
2crashes
0fires
1injuries
72,000median 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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1 recall

Steering

May 5, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V304000 · 30 vehicles

Problem: 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 detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.

Risk: Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC235.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other3
Back Over Prevention2
Latches/locks/linkages2
Service Brakes2
Electrical System1
Engine1
Exterior Lighting1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Fuel System1
Steering1

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

Complaints by year filed

2023: 3 complaints202332024: 3 complaints20242025: 3 complaints20252026: 3 complaints20263

2022 vs. other Kia Rio years

2000: 3 complaints20002001: 223 complaints2232002: 128 complaints20022003: 74 complaints2004: 38 complaints20042005: 37 complaints2006: 74 complaints20062007: 46 complaints2008: 46 complaints20082009: 39 complaints2010: 26 complaints20102011: 24 complaints2012: 54 complaints20122013: 153 complaints2014: 52 complaints20142015: 52 complaints2016: 80 complaints20162017: 31 complaints2018: 28 complaints20182019: 22 complaints2020: 27 complaints20202021: 15 complaints2022: 12 complaints20222023: 12 complaints202312

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2022. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2022 Kia Rio have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2022 Kia Rio, the latest from May 5, 2022 (steering). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Kia Rio?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention unknown or other (3), back over prevention (2), latches/locks/linkages (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.