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Kia RIO

2016 only

100 classified complaints 2 recalls

2016 Kia RIO have 100 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Oil consumption and leaks, typically surfacing around 115,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2016 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Kia RIO report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2016 only

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 23 complaints

Median onset: 115,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

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Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 20 complaints

Median onset: 75,000 miles. 15.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 11 complaints

Median onset: 60,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 11 complaints

Median onset: 22,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 7 complaints

Median onset: 25,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 5 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 5 complaints

Median onset: 51,000 miles. 80.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Catalytic converter · Exhaust and emissions 4 complaints

Median onset: 126,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $720–$2,370 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2016 model year. See the full Kia RIO report for every year and full specs/safety data.