Worst 2015 Kia Rio Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Kia Rio.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 23 | — | 6 | 69,491 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 9 | — | 1 | 83,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | — | 3 | 32,207 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 3 | — | 21,516 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | 1 | 1 | 27,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 1 | — | 98,269 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | — | 1 | 53,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | 2 | 98,776 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 1 | — | 32,064 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | 1 | — | 33,100 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | 87,241 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 53,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 12,437 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | 1 | — | 60,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2015 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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