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2016 Kia Rio

NHTSA has received 113 complaints about the 2016 Kia Rio, and 37% of them involve engine. After that come brakes (16%) and electrical system (8%).

At a glance

Complaints
113 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Engine 37% of complaints
Recalls
2
Fuel economy
30 to 31 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 113 complaints about the 2016 Kia Rio, and 37% of them involve engine. After that come brakes (16%) and electrical system (8%).

  • Engine 37%
  • Brakes 16%
  • Electrical system 8%
  • Air bags 4%
  • Drivetrain & axles 4%

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2016 Kia Rio

Recalls

The 2016 Kia Rio is affected by 2 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 2 recall campaigns for the 2016 Kia Rio

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 3 versions of the 2016 Kia Rio. Combined fuel economy ranges from 30 to 31 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 27 city / 36 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Safety rating

In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2016 Kia Rio earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

Other model years of the Rio