2022 Kia Rio Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Kia Rio.

20212023
Complaints
12
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2022 Kia Rio Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Backup Camera

Crash-related:1
#21 complaints

Engine Problems

#31 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Kia Rio.

Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Recalls for 2022 Kia Rio

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~30 vehicles.

22V304000Steering:column
~30 affected

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.

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2022 Kia Rio — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2022 Kia Rio reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2022 Kia Rio has 12 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Backup Camera with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2022 Kia Rio?
Top reported problems: Backup Camera (1 complaints); Engine Problems (1 complaints); Headlight/Taillight Failures (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2022 Kia Rio?
NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Kia Rio include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2022 Kia Rio have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 30 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2022 Kia Rio?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Kia Rio reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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