2023 Kia Rio
0 recalls · 12 complaints · Safety Score A
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2025 | Unknown or Other | Paint peeling. Took a month to have the dealer /warranty repair the roof in July 2025. Then in Sept 2025 have 2 more are... | No | No |
| 08/10/2025 | Unknown or Other,engine | I’ve been hearing this rattle noise mostly when I crank the vehicle. I took it to go get checked out and they heard it w... | No | No |
| 04/04/2025 | Steering | The vehicle has difficulty following a center line, higher than normal steering wheel input is required. Feels like the... | No | No |
| 11/22/2024 | Engine | The contact owns a 2023 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. There was ... | No | No |
| 04/23/2024 | Power Train,electrical System,engine | When I started my car, during the warm-up process, it dropped revs and turned off. After several tries, it turned on. Wh... | No | No |
| 01/21/2024 | Steering,suspension,wheels | Hi [XXX] I just collected my Kia Rio from service at LaFontaine. On driving in the freeway I noticed I had to make fre... | No | No |
| 01/04/2024 | Steering,suspension,unknown or Other | Hi [XXX] My Kia Rio 2023 S vin number is [XXX] . Bought a couple months back new at Summit Place Kia Auburn Hills mich... | No | No |
| 12/12/2023 | Seat Belts | The contact owns a 2023 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the... | No | No |
| 08/09/2023 | Unknown or Other | I was driving normally and suddenly the transmission would not shift at all. The engine would just rev freely and the c... | No | No |
| 08/09/2023 | Power Train | I was driving around 10mph when I noticed that the transmission would not shift at all. The RPM would only increase but... | No | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 2023 Kia Rio has 0 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 12.
The 2023 Kia Rio has a Safety Score of 87/100 (Grade A). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2023 Kia Rio received a Safety Score of A. This vehicle has a better-than-average safety record. No crash reports are on file.
Contact your nearest Kia dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).