- Safety
- —
- not rated
- Recalls
- 1
- on record
- MPG
- 36
- combined
Fatalities reported
Owner complaints to NHTSA include 3 reports involving a death. Read the complaint record closely.
Vehicle Summary
2020 Kia Rio
Before You Buy
Safety record at a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 1
- Owner complaints
- 26
- Complaints citing a crash
- 3
These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.
1 Recall on Record
These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.
Safety recalls
1 NHTSA campaign affecting this model year.
- 21V936000high
Brake system issue
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Rio vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been manufactured with sharp edges that can damage the inner oil seal, resulting in reduced braking performance.
Consumer complaints
26 owner reports filed with NHTSA.
- 26
- Total
- 3
- Crashes
- 5
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
Most reported components
- ENGINE9
- BRAKES3
- ELECTRICAL3
- STEERING3
- OTHER3
Serious Concerns
26 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 3 reports involve a death. 1 report involves injuries. 3 reports involve a crash.
Most reported problems
Specifications & ratings
Specifications
- Body class
- Compact Cars
- Drive type
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 1.6L 4-cyl
- Fuel type
- Unknown
- Transmission
- Automatic (variable gear ratios)
- Seats
- 0
Fuel economy
33
City
41
Hwy
36
Comb
- Annual cost
- $1,650
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
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Systems recalled
Safety timeline
Full timeline- Recall
Reduced braking performance can cause longer brake pedal travel or extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.