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Kia Rio engine problems by year

230 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 19 Rio model years. The most reported year is 2013 with 53 reports.

YearEngine reportsShare
2020 Rio519%
2019 Rio629%
2018 Rio1554%
2017 Rio1135%
2016 Rio3849%
2015 Rio2344%
2014 Rio2447%
2013 Rio5335%
2012 Rio2344%
2011 Rio729%
2010 Rio415%
2009 Rio718%
2008 Rio37%
2007 Rio12%
2006 Rio23%
2005 Rio514%
2003 Rio11%
2002 Rio11%
2001 Rio10%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.