Worst 2021 Kia Rio Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
STEERING
SERVICE BRAKES
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Kia Rio.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2021 Kia Rio
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~117 vehicles.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
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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