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.
| Year | Engine reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Rio | 5 | 19% | — | |
| 2019 Rio | 6 | 29% | — | |
| 2018 Rio | 15 | 54% | — | |
| 2017 Rio | 11 | 35% | — | |
| 2016 Rio | 38 | 49% | 60,000 mi | |
| 2015 Rio | 23 | 44% | 86,500 mi | |
| 2014 Rio | 24 | 47% | 70,000 mi | |
| 2013 Rio | 53 | 35% | 80,000 mi | |
| 2012 Rio | 23 | 44% | 97,066 mi | |
| 2011 Rio | 7 | 29% | — | |
| 2010 Rio | 4 | 15% | — | |
| 2009 Rio | 7 | 18% | — | |
| 2008 Rio | 3 | 7% | — | |
| 2007 Rio | 1 | 2% | — | |
| 2006 Rio | 2 | 3% | — | |
| 2005 Rio | 5 | 14% | — | |
| 2003 Rio | 1 | 1% | — | |
| 2002 Rio | 1 | 1% | — | |
| 2001 Rio | 1 | 0% | — |
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.