Worst 2022 Kia Rio Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
BACK OVER PREVENTION
ENGINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Kia Rio.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 1 | 1 | — | 72,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 69,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | — |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2022 Kia Rio. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2022 Kia Rio
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~30 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.
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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