The Lemon Index2023 Kia Rio. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints12NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold26,804U.S. model year
Per 100K sold45complaints
Engines and drivetrains 1
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Auto (AV-S1) | FWD | 32 / 41 / 36 | Regular | $1,750 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Steering | 25% |
| Engine | 25% |
| Electrical | 17% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 17% |
| Suspension | 17% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Manufacturer communications 19
Kia filed 19 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: IVT OIL PRESSURE SENSOR REPLACEMENT: This bulletin provides…
- Technical service bulletin: service action: engine oil reset light logic improvement (sa548) -…
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Rio 5 HB FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Kia Rio 4 DR FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | Optional |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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