Worst 2014 Kia Rio Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
AIR BAGS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Kia Rio.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 24 | — | 6 | 58,515 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 7 | 6 | — | 42,346 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 7 | — | 1 | 100,717 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 6 | 1 | 1 | 24,462 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | — | 1 | 45,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 | 3 | 1 | 35,375 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | — | — | 56,500 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 28,112 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 1 | — | 43,333 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | 1 | — | 12,400 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | — | 1 | 9,100 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 1 | — | 680 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | 1 | — | 680 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 3,500 mi |
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Recalls for 2014 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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