2016 KIA RIO problems
Owners have filed 110 complaints about the 2016 KIA RIO with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 34.5% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of service brakes, hydraulic at 10.9%.
Complaints110
Crashes9
Fires15
Injuries9
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 34.5% · 38
Unknown or other 13.6% · 15
Service brakes, hydraulic 10.9% · 12
Electrical system 7.3% · 8
Service brakes 4.5% · 5
Power train 4.5% · 5
Fuel/propulsion system 3.6% · 4
Exterior lighting 3.6% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 9 describe a crash, 15 describe a fire and 9 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 5 model years of the KIA RIO in this data, 2016 draws comparatively few complaints; 2001 is the outlier year.
Filing volume has held steady, 42 in the last three years against 48 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 45,000 miles.
In owners' own words
My car is experiencing excessive oil consumption. Upon inspection, it was determined that the issue lies with my catalytic converter. I have discovered that this problem has been reported in other Kia vehicles. The information I found suggests that the oil I am using is being bypassed by the catalytic converter, which indicates a potential issue with the Kia carâs design. Engine light wonât go off Engine
I was driving down the road and suddenly my check engine light starts flashing and the vehicle starts surging. I pull over and shut the car off. I get outside to the hood to open it, as there is steam coming out, and as I put my hand on the hood release, a fire erupts from the engine going over my windshield and driver window. Burning my entire car and $2500 worth of belongings to the ground. Engine
The contact owns a 2016 KIA RIO. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle restarted independently after a few moments. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14,600. Engine · reported at 14,600 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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