Worst 2013 Kia Rio Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
AIR BAGS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Kia Rio.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 53 | — | 13 | 73,551 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 34 | 7 | — | 117,394 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 26 | — | 8 | 50,458 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 20 | — | — | 87,993 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 19 | 3 | 5 | 52,041 mi | |
| STEERING | 10 | — | — | 40,483 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 | — | 2 | 59,333 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 | — | 2 | 60,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 6 | — | — | 38,562 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | — | 1 | 55,633 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | — | — | 57,086 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 5 | — | — | 11,176 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 47,067 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | 2 | — | 49,333 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | — | 1 | 63,017 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | 157,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 1,900 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | 22,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:FUELING/CHARGING DOOR/HATCH/PORT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 | — | — | 95,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 55,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2013 Kia Rio
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,460,384 vehicles.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Other Kia Rio Years
Wider context: See the full Kia Rio reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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