Research · 23 model years
Kia RioEvery model year, 2001–2023
Across the 23 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 27 recall campaigns and 1,344 owner complaints for the Kia Rio. The 2001 model year has the most complaints (224).
Kia Rio years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 12 | 0 | Not rated | 36 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 12 | 2 | Not rated | 36 | |
| 2021 | 2 | 15 | 2 | Not rated | 36 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 27 | 3 | Not rated | 36 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 22 | 4 | Not rated | 32 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 28 | 3 | Not rated | 32 | |
| 2017 | 2 | 31 | 3 | 4 of 5 | 31 | |
| 2016 | 2 | 79 | 8 | 4 of 5 | 31 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 52 | 4 | 4 of 5 | 30 | |
| 2014 | 1 | 52 | 7 | 4 of 5 | 30 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 153 | 8 | 4 of 5 | 32 | |
| 2012 | 1 | 54 | 3 | 4 of 5 | 32 | |
| 2011 | 0 | 24 | 4 | Not rated | 30 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 26 | 9 | Not rated | 31 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 41 | 6 | Not rated | 30 | |
| 2008 | 1 | 49 | 13 | Not rated | 29 | |
| 2007 | 1 | 46 | 11 | Not rated | 29 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 74 | 12 | Not rated | 29 | |
| 2005 | 1 | 37 | 4 | Not rated | 25 | |
| 2004 | 2 | 50 | 5 | Not rated | 25 | |
| 2003 | 3 | 84 | 8 | Not rated | 26 | |
| 2002 | 1 | 152 | 29 | Not rated | 25 | |
| 2001 | 3 | 224 | 21 | Not rated | 26 |
- 20230 recalls · 12 complaints · 36 mpg
- 20221 recall · 12 complaints · 36 mpg
- 20212 recalls · 15 complaints · 36 mpg
- 20201 recall · 27 complaints · 36 mpg
- 20191 recall · 22 complaints · 32 mpg
- 20181 recall · 28 complaints · 32 mpg
- 20172 recalls · 31 complaints · 31 mpg
- 20162 recalls · 79 complaints · 31 mpg
- 20151 recall · 52 complaints · 30 mpg
- 20141 recall · 52 complaints · 30 mpg
- 20131 recall · 153 complaints · 32 mpg
- 20121 recall · 54 complaints · 32 mpg
- 20110 recalls · 24 complaints · 30 mpg
- 20100 recalls · 26 complaints · 31 mpg
- 20090 recalls · 41 complaints · 30 mpg
- 20081 recall · 49 complaints · 29 mpg
- 20071 recall · 46 complaints · 29 mpg
- 20061 recall · 74 complaints · 29 mpg
- 20051 recall · 37 complaints · 25 mpg
- 20042 recalls · 50 complaints · 25 mpg
- 20033 recalls · 84 complaints · 26 mpg
- 20021 recall · 152 complaints · 25 mpg
- 20013 recalls · 224 complaints · 26 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 28, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
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| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 224 |
| 2002 | 152 |
| 2003 | 84 |
| 2004 | 50 |
| 2005 | 37 |
| 2006 | 74 |
| 2007 | 46 |
| 2008 | 49 |
| 2009 | 41 |
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 54 |
| 2013 | 153 |
| 2014 | 52 |
| 2015 | 52 |
| 2016 | 79 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 12 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026