2013 Kia Rio engine problems
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 Kia Rio — 35% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Kia Rio. The contact had notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. The recall repair was performed; however, while starting the vehicle the check engine, ABS, and oil warning…”
filed Nov 3, 2025
“On July 17, 2025, shortly before 4am, my son's 2013 Kia Rio caught fire, while sitting in the driveway turned off, and was totally destroyed. The car was parked in the driveway at his house and there were not any warning signs before it happened. On June 10, 2024 we had the HECU fuse replaced…”
filed Sep 3, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar…
TSB_ENG222_R8 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 3, 2025TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar…
TSB_ENG222_R7 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 28, 2025
Engine problems in other Rio years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Rio | 5 | 19% |
| 2019 Rio | 6 | 29% |
| 2018 Rio | 15 | 54% |
| 2017 Rio | 11 | 35% |
| 2016 Rio | 38 | 49% |
| 2015 Rio | 23 | 44% |
| 2014 Rio | 24 | 47% |
| 2012 Rio | 23 | 44% |
| 2011 Rio | 7 | 29% |
| 2010 Rio | 4 | 15% |
| 2009 Rio | 7 | 18% |
| 2008 Rio | 3 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Kia Rio
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.