Is the Kia Rio Reliable?
2001–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Kia Rio Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | Not enough data | |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Not enough data | |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Not enough data | |
| 2023 | 0 | 14 | — | — | 86 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 0 | 6 | 1 | — | 94 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 1 | 13 | — | — | 82 | Excellent |
| 2020 | 1 | 21 | 1 | 9 | 2 | Poor |
| 2019 | 1 | 12 | 1 | — | 83 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 1 | 22 | — | — | 73 | Good |
| 2017 | 0 | 15 | — | — | 85 | Excellent |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Rio Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Rio scores exactly at the sedan average.
Known Kia Rio Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 103 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Kia Rio reliable?+
The Kia Rio scores 72/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 4 recall campaigns and 103 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Rio is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2022 Rio achieved the highest reliability score of 94/100 with 0 recalls and 6 complaints.
How many miles does a Rio last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Kia Rio owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Rio will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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