Worst 2020 Kia Rio Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ENGINE
POWER TRAIN
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Kia Rio.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 | — | 2 | 6,731 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | 1 | 1 | 300 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | 1 | 1 | 23,238 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | 3 | — | |
| STEERING | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | — | — | 560 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 2 | 1 | 1 | 186 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | 1 | — | 5,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 25 mi |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2020 Kia Rio. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2020 Kia Rio
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~87 vehicles.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Rio vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been manufactured with sharp edges that can damage the inner oil seal, resulting in reduced braking performance.
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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