Recalls by year · NHTSA data
Kia Rio recalls, 2001–2023
Safety recall campaigns and owner complaints NHTSA has on file for 23 Kia Rio model years, 2001–2023; the 2003 has the most recall campaigns (3). Pick a year for campaign IDs, dates, remedies and complaints by component, or check one car by VIN.
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Kia Rio model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Rio | 0 | 12 |
| 2022 Rio | 1 | 12 |
| 2021 Rio | 2 | 15 |
| 2020 Rio | 1 | 27 |
| 2019 Rio | 1 | 22 |
| 2018 Rio | 1 | 28 |
| 2017 Rio | 2 | 31 |
| 2016 Rio | 2 | 79 |
| 2015 Rio | 1 | 52 |
| 2014 Rio | 1 | 52 |
| 2013 Rio | 1 | 153 |
| 2012 Rio | 1 | 54 |
| 2011 Rio | 0 | 24 |
| 2010 Rio | 0 | 26 |
| 2009 Rio | 0 | 39 |
| 2008 Rio | 1 | 46 |
| 2007 Rio | 1 | 46 |
| 2006 Rio | 1 | 74 |
| 2005 Rio | 1 | 37 |
| 2004 Rio | 2 | 50 |
| 2003 Rio | 3 | 82 |
| 2002 Rio | 1 | 149 |
| 2001 Rio | 3 | 223 |
Model years with three or more NHTSA recall campaigns, a recall plus owner complaints, or enough complaints to say something. NHTSA files variants (engine badges, cab styles, hybrids) under one model; each year's page merges them. Counts from NHTSA's data files as of 2026-10-26.