Kia RIO — All Years
Reliability and problems by year based on NHTSA complaint data.
Best Years to Buy
| Year | Complaints | Top Issue | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20 | While driving at 71 mph with cruise control and th... | Excellent Reliability |
| 2022 | 12 | Vehicle pulls hard to left since purchased. Had i... | Excellent Reliability |
| 2021 | 23 | The steering wheel column does not have a lock the... | Excellent Reliability |
| 2020 | 37 | I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT MY BRAKE PROBLEM FIV... | Above Average |
| 2019 | 29 | THE CAR VIN NUMBER IS NOT RECOGNIZED IN ANY SITES ... | Above Average |
| 2018 | 39 | On 10/02/2021 - Was at a stop, put car in drive pr... | Above Average |
| 2017 | 36 | My car needs oil every 3 to 4 days. There is no bl... | Above Average |
| 2016 | 110 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA RIO. WHILE DRIVING... | Below Average |
| 2015 | 69 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 KIA RIO. WHILE DRIVIN... | Average |
| 2014 | 74 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA RIO. THE CONTACT S... | Average |
| 2013 | 218 | WHEN WE PULLED UP TO THE RED LIGHT, THE IDLE STOP ... | Avoid This Year |
| 2012 | 73 | MY 2012 KIA RIO CAUGHT FIRE THE OTHER DAY. I PULLE... | Average |
| 2011 | 32 | I'M REALLY NOT SURE WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT BIT THIS ... | Above Average |
| 2010 | 38 | 1) THE PASSENGER "AIRBAG OFF" LIGHT ON MY NEW 2010... | Above Average |