2012 Kia Rio
NHTSA has received 75 complaints about the 2012 Kia Rio, and 33% of them involve engine. After that come air bags (16%) and fuel system (11%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 75 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 33% of complaints
- Recalls
- 1
- Fuel economy
- 31 to 32 MPG combined
- Safety rating
- 4 of 5 stars NHTSA overall
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA
Problems owners report
NHTSA has received 75 complaints about the 2012 Kia Rio, and 33% of them involve engine. After that come air bags (16%) and fuel system (11%).
Recalls
The 2012 Kia Rio is affected by 1 safety recall campaign in NHTSA's records.
Fuel economy
The EPA lists 2 versions of the 2012 Kia Rio. Combined fuel economy ranges from 31 to 32 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 29 city / 37 highway.
Safety rating
In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2012 Kia Rio earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.