2022 Kia Rioproblems, recalls & reliability
Based on 10 NHTSA owner complaints, 1 recall campaigns and government crash-test data for 2022 Kia Rio vehicles.
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Low risk
Vehanta risk score out of 100, calculated from counted evidence — see the full breakdown in a vehicle report.
Most-reported problem areas
What owners of similar 2022 Kia Rio vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER2 reports
- ENGINE1 reports
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING1 reports
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES1 reports
- SERVICE BRAKES1 reports
- STEERING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1 reports
- STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES1 reports
- BACK OVER PREVENTION1 reports
- VISIBILITY/WIPER1 reports
Recalls (1)
- STEERING22V304000
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.
Crash-test ratings
2022 Kia Rio 5 HB FWD
Not Rated/5 overall
2022 Kia Rio 4 DR FWD
Not Rated/5 overall
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