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Kia Rio: known issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows60
model years2010–2020 (11)
data through2026-09-20
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)
kia.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2010

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2020rio-2020-brake-master-cylinder-degradationBrake master cylinder and pedal feel degradationSERVICE BRAKES42020-09 → 2025-09272026-09-02
2020rio-2020-steering-pull-driftElectronic power steering pull and driftSTEERING22021-05 → 2023-05272026-09-02
2020rio-2020-exterior-lighting-electrical-failureExterior lighting electrical failureEXTERIOR LIGHTING22022-01 → 2022-09272026-09-02
2020rio-2020-powertrain-stall-hesitationPower train stalling and hesitationPOWER TRAIN42021-02 → 2026-03272026-09-02
2020rio-2020-electrical-smoke-fireElectrical wiring smoke and fireELECTRICAL SYSTEM42021-02 → 2025-04272026-09-02
2020rio-2020-restraint-system-crash-failureAirbag and seat belt non-deployment in a crashAIR BAGS22021-05 → 2021-12272026-09-02
2019kia-rio-2019-ignition-theft-vulnerabilityIgnition vulnerable to theft despite anti-theft updateELECTRICAL SYSTEM22022-09 → 2023-12212026-09-02
2019kia-rio-2019-door-trunk-latch-failureDoor and trunk latch failureSTRUCTURE22022-03 → 2026-04212026-09-02
2019kia-rio-2019-steering-drift-pullSteering pull and vehicle driftSTEERING22019-01 → 2019-11212026-09-02
2019kia-rio-2019-engine-rod-bearing-failureEngine rod bearing failure and oil lossENGINE62022-04 → 2026-01212026-09-02
2019kia-rio-2019-airbag-nondeploymentAirbag failure to deploy in frontal crashAIR BAGS32019-05 → 2023-07212026-09-02
2018rio-2018-oil-consumptionEngine oil consumption between oil changesENGINE72022-12 → 2026-05272026-07-27
2018rio-2018-engine-failureEngine failure and stalling while drivingENGINE42024-02 → 2025-10272026-07-27
2018rio-2018-engine-fireEngine compartment fire while drivingENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING22024-06 → 2025-04272026-07-27
2018rio-2018-airbag-ocs-matAirbag light and passenger OCS mat faultELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS32026-01 → 2026-03272026-07-27
2018rio-2018-trunk-latchTrunk latch failure and recall part availabilityLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES42021-06 → 2022-07272026-07-27
2018rio-2018-theft-alarmVehicle theft and anti-theft alarm functionUNKNOWN OR OTHER22022-12 → 2023-01272026-07-27
2017kia-rio-2017-brake-recall-parts-unavailableBrake recall repair parts unavailableSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC72023-12 → 2024-04312026-08-30
2017kia-rio-2017-trunk-latch-failureTrunk latch failureLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES62019-11 → 2024-05312026-08-30
2017kia-rio-2017-engine-fireEngine compartment fireENGINE62021-09 → 2026-05312026-08-30
2017kia-rio-2017-airbag-non-deploymentAir bag non-deployment in crashAIR BAGS32018-09 → 2019-06312026-08-30
2017kia-rio-2017-engine-stalling-loss-of-powerEngine stalling and loss of powerELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE42023-04 → 2026-06312026-08-30
2017kia-rio-2017-engine-knock-oil-consumptionEngine knocking noise and oil consumptionENGINE32023-02 → 2023-05312026-08-30
2016kia-rio-2016-trunk-latch-failureTrunk latch failure to open or closeLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES52021-10 → 2023-11772026-08-27
2016kia-rio-2016-headlight-taillight-failureHeadlight and tail light failureEXTERIOR LIGHTING42019-06 → 2026-06772026-08-27
2016kia-rio-2016-oil-consumption-engine-failureExcessive oil consumption and catalytic converter failureENGINE322016-10 → 2025-11772026-08-27
2016kia-rio-2016-engine-compartment-firesEngine compartment firesELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ENGINE52018-10 → 2025-06772026-08-27
2016kia-rio-2016-brake-recall-parts-delayBrake hydraulic control unit recall part delaysSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC172023-11 → 2024-04772026-08-27
2016kia-rio-2016-airbag-non-deploymentAirbag non-deployment in frontal or rear-end crashesAIR BAGS42016-10 → 2022-11772026-08-27
2015kia-rio-2015-catalytic-converter-failureCatalytic converter failure with check engine lightENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING32019-06 → 2023-10522026-08-28
2015kia-rio-2015-engine-compartment-fireEngine compartment fire while drivingENGINE102015-09 → 2025-09522026-08-28
2015kia-rio-2015-recall-parts-unavailableRecall 23V652000 repair parts unavailableSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC112023-11 → 2025-01522026-08-28
2015kia-rio-2015-oil-consumption-engine-failureExcessive oil consumption leading to engine failureENGINE82021-06 → 2024-07522026-08-28
2015kia-rio-2015-airbag-deployment-malfunctionAir bag failure to deploy or unexpected deploymentAIR BAGS62015-01 → 2019-07522026-08-28
2014kia-rio-2014-brake-recall-parts-unavailableRecall 23V652000 repair parts unavailableSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC82023-11 → 2024-03522026-09-07
2014kia-rio-2014-transmission-park-slipTransmission slipping out of park into drivePOWER TRAIN32015-11 → 2015-11522026-09-07
2014kia-rio-2014-fuel-odor-and-leaksFuel and antifreeze odor with leaksFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM42014-05 → 2016-09522026-09-07
2014kia-rio-2014-oil-consumption-rod-failureEngine oil consumption and connecting rod failureENGINE132019-07 → 2026-03522026-09-07
2014kia-rio-2014-engine-compartment-firesEngine compartment firesENGINE82015-07 → 2026-08522026-09-07
2014kia-rio-2014-airbag-non-deployment-crashAir bag non-deployment in crashAIR BAGS62014-08 → 2019-06522026-09-07
2014kia-rio-2014-electrical-stall-while-drivingElectrical system stall while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM22015-05 → 2015-05522026-09-07
2013kia-rio-2013-engine-fire-recall-delayEngine compartment fire and delayed recall 23V652 repairSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC392013-11 → 2026-041532026-09-09
2013kia-rio-2013-excessive-oil-consumption-knockExcessive oil consumption and engine knocking failureENGINE252012-07 → 2024-071532026-09-09
2013kia-rio-2013-airbag-warning-lightAirbag warning light illumination and sensor malfunctionAIR BAGS342013-07 → 2023-101532026-09-09
2013kia-rio-2013-power-steering-failurePower steering failure or loss of assist while drivingSTEERING72013-12 → 2026-021532026-09-09
2012kia-rio-2012-engine-oil-consumptionEngine oil consumption requiring added oil between changesENGINE102018-04 → 2026-08542026-09-04
2012kia-rio-2012-brake-recall-parts-delayBrake recall parts unavailable during hold campaignSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC32024-01 → 2024-04542026-09-04
2012kia-rio-2012-engine-firesEngine compartment firesENGINE82012-08 → 2026-02542026-09-04
2012kia-rio-2012-airbag-warning-lightAirbag warning light illuminated without diagnosisAIR BAGS62015-01 → 2026-05542026-09-04
2012kia-rio-2012-unintended-accelerationUnintended acceleration or high idle RPMVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL62014-08 → 2022-01542026-09-04
2012kia-rio-2012-airbag-seatbelt-nondeploymentAirbags or seat belts failed to activate in a crashAIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS32013-01 → 2016-04542026-09-04
2011kia-rio-2011-ignition-coil-stallIgnition coil failure with engine stallENGINE92014-07 → 2025-03242026-09-10
2011kia-rio-2011-airbag-nondeploymentFrontal air bag non-deployment in crashAIR BAGS52011-09 → 2020-04242026-09-10
2011kia-rio-2011-speed-control-surgeUnintended acceleration or stuck throttleVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL32018-08 → 2022-12242026-09-10
2011kia-rio-2011-service-brakes-defectService brake pulsation and lockupSERVICE BRAKES32011-09 → 2017-08242026-09-10
2010kia-rio-2010-airbag-non-deployment-crashAir bags did not deploy in frontal or rear crashAIR BAGS82011-11 → 2022-07262026-09-10
2010kia-rio-2010-airbag-warning-light-sensorPassenger air bag indicator and seat sensor malfunctionAIR BAGS42010-08 → 2017-06262026-09-10
2010kia-rio-2010-engine-stallingEngine stalling while drivingUNKNOWN OR OTHER42015-11 → 2018-10262026-09-10
2010kia-rio-2010-ignition-coil-misfireIgnition coil and spark plug misfire replacementFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM32014-12 → 2019-01262026-09-10
2010kia-rio-2010-service-brakes-failureService brake loss or lockupSERVICE BRAKES42010-03 → 2016-01262026-09-10

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

Cite this

Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Kia Rio [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/kia/rio
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_kia_rio_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Kia Rio},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/kia/rio}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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