Kia RIO
2021–2023 only
2021–2023 Kia RIO models have 58 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically surfacing around 69,000 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2021–2023 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Kia RIO report for every year combined.
Where this range fits
What breaks, and when — 2021–2023 only
Median onset: 69,000 miles. 12.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in older model years.
Median onset: 72,000 miles.
More common in newer model years.
Which other vehicles have driver-assist problems? →Onset mileage not consistently reported.
More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.
Median onset: 100,900 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.
Which other vehicles have automatic transmission problems? →Onset mileage not consistently reported.
More common in older model years.
Onset mileage not consistently reported.
More common in older model years.
Onset mileage not consistently reported.
More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $1,340–$2,500 nationally.
Which other vehicles have timing chain problems? →Onset mileage not consistently reported.
More common in newer model years.
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 2021–2023 model years. See the full Kia RIO report for every year and full specs/safety data.