Worst 2016 Kia Rio Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Kia Rio.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 38 | — | 5 | 69,598 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 15 | 1 | 3 | 78,982 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 12 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | — | 3 | 51,001 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | — | — | 17,458 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 4 | — | 25,500 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | — | 2 | 915 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 95,333 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | 1 | — | 28,900 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | 1 | 16,003 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 49,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 | 1 | — | 45,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 58,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 34,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 22,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR | 1 | — | — | 25,000 mi |
Recalls for 2016 Kia Rio
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,099,256 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.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
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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