Complaints by model year
Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Kia Rio. Hover a bar for the count.
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years
Which years to avoid
Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.
Years to look at twice
- 2001 Kia Rio - 355 complaints
- 2013 Kia Rio - 218 complaints
- 2002 Kia Rio - 171 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Quieter years
- 2004 Kia Rio - 53 complaints
- 2009 Kia Rio - 54 complaints
- 2008 Kia Rio - 57 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.
What fails, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kia Rio | 20 | 0 |
| 2022 Kia Rio | 15 | 1 |
| 2021 Kia Rio | 23 | 2 |
| 2020 Kia Rio | 37 | 1 |
| 2019 Kia Rio | 29 | 1 |
| 2018 Kia Rio | 42 | 1 |
| 2017 Kia Rio | 37 | 2 |
| 2016 Kia Rio | 110 | 2 |
| 2015 Kia Rio | 69 | 1 |
| 2014 Kia Rio | 75 | 1 |
| 2013 Kia Rio | 218 | 1 |
| 2012 Kia Rio | 75 | 1 |
| 2011 Kia Rio | 32 | 0 |
| 2010 Kia Rio | 38 | 0 |
| 2009 Kia Rio | 54 | 0 |
| 2008 Kia Rio | 57 | 1 |
| 2007 Kia Rio | 64 | 1 |
| 2006 Kia Rio | 89 | 1 |
| 2005 Kia Rio | 46 | 1 |
| 2004 Kia Rio | 53 | 2 |
| 2003 Kia Rio | 103 | 3 |
| 2002 Kia Rio | 171 | 1 |
| 2001 Kia Rio | 355 | 3 |
| 2000 Kia Rio | 4 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.
| 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 Hybrid, |
| 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. The trunk latch base may crack, preventing |
| 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 de |
| 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, resu |
| 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. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the openi |
| 12V244000 | 2006-2008 | Air Bags | KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 RIO VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 20, 2005, THROUGH DECEMBER 9, 2007. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT SENSOR MAT CAN EXPERIEN |
| 06V294000 | 2003 | Seat Belts | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." WHEN USED WITH CERTAIN CHILD SEATS, T |
| 05V557000 | 2003-2005 | Child Seat | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, 'CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS.' CERTAIN CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR |
| 05V159000 | 2001 | Wheels | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MANUFACTURING FLAW THAT COULD CAUSE THE WHEELS TO CRACK UNDER LONG TERM DRIVING FATIGUE. IF CRACKS OCCUR, WHEEL NOISE AND VIBRATION WILL RESUL |
| 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 FUEL |
| 03V352000 | 2001 | Fuel System, Gasoline | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, FUEL LEAKS MAY DEVELOP AT THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY BECAUSE OF QUALITY DEVIATIONS. |