Kia
Rio
Kia Rio: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeKia
ClassCompact car
Model years (US)2001–2023
New registrations (EU)2000–2025
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Kia Rio – Fourth generation2017–2026
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | FB/UC |
| Production | 2017–2022, 2024–2026 (Russia) 2017–2020 (China) |
| Body styles | 5-door hatchback 4-door sedan |
| Platform | Hyundai-Kia K2 |
| Engines | Petrol 1.4 L Kappa I4 1.6 L Gamma I4 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm (hatchback) 1,470 mm (sedan) |
| Kerb weight | 1,115–1,151 kg |
| Assembly | China: Yancheng (DYK) Russia: St. Petersburg (HMMR) Ukraine: Zaporizhia (ZAZ) |
Kia Rio – Fourth generation2016–2023
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | YB/SC |
| Production | 2016 – December 2023 |
| Model years | 2018–2023 (North America) |
| Body styles | 5-door hatchback 4-door sedan |
| Platform | Hyundai-Kia GB |
| Engines | Petrol 1.0 L Kappa T-GDi I3 1.2 L Kappa I4 1.4 L Kappa I4 1.6 L Gamma GDi I4 1.6 L Gamma MPi I4 Diesel 1.4 L U-Line TCi I4 |
| Transmissions | 5/6-speed manual 4/6-speed automatic 7-speed DCT CVT |
| Drivetrain | Mild Hybrid |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm |
| Length | Hatchback: 4,065 mm Sedan: 4,420 mm |
| Width | 1,725–1,740 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,110–1,303 kg |
| Assembly | South Korea: Gwangmyeong (Sohari Plant) Mexico: Pesquería (KMMX) Algeria: Batna (GLOVIZ) |
| Designer | Peter Schreyer |
Kia Rio – Third generation2011–2017
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | UB |
| Production | 2011–2017 |
| Model years | 2012–2017 (North America) |
| Body styles | 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 4-door sedan |
| Platform | Hyundai-Kia PB |
| Engines | Petrol 1.25 L Kappa MPi CVVT I4 1.4 L Gamma MPi CVVT I4 1.6 L Gamma GDi I4 Diesel 1.1 L U-Line CRDi I3-T 1.4 L U-Line CRDi I4-T |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 6-speed M6CF1 manual 4-speed automatic 6-speed A6GF1 automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm |
| Length | 4,046 mm (hatchback) 4,366 mm (sedan) |
| Width | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,104–1,341 kg |
| Assembly | South Korea: Gwangmyeong (Sohari Plant) Malaysia: Gurun (NAM) |
| Designer | Sung Wook Kim Seung-Hwan Baik (facelift) |
Kia Rio – Third generation2011–2017
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | QB |
| Production | 2011–2017 |
| Body styles | 5-door hatchback 4-door sedan |
| Platform | Hyundai-Kia PB |
| Engines | Petrol 1.4 L Gamma MPi I4 1.6 L Gamma MPi I4 |
| Transmissions | 5/6-speed manual 4/6-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm |
| Width | 1,700 mm |
| Height | 1,470 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,115–1,151 kg |
| Assembly | China: Yancheng (DYK) Russia: St. Petersburg (HMMR) |
Kia Rio – Second generation2005–2011
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | JB |
| Production | 2005–2011 |
| Model years | 2006–2011 (North America) |
| Body styles | 5-door hatchback 4-door sedan |
| Engines | 1.4 L Hyundai G4EE Alpha II DOHC CVVT I4 (petrol) 1.6 L Hyundai G4ED Alpha II DOHC CVVT I4 (petrol) 1.5 L Hyundai U-Line CRDi-VGT I4 (turbo diesel) |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm |
| Length | 3,990 mm (hatchback) 4,240 mm (2005–09 sedan) 4,250 mm (2009–11 sedan) |
| Width | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,470 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,154–1,266 kg |
| Assembly | South Korea: Gwangmyeong (Sohari Plant) China: Yancheng (Yancheng Plant) Russia: Izhevsk (IzhAvto) |
Kia Rio – First generation1999–2013
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | DC |
| Production | November 1999 – 2005 (South Korea) 2001–2013 (Ecuador) 2005–2012 (Iran) |
| Model years | 2001–2005 (North America) |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon |
| Engines | 1.3 L Mazda B3 I4 (petrol) 1.5 L Mazda B5-DE I4 (petrol) 1.6 L Mazda B6 I4 (petrol) |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 4-speed Mazda F4A-EL automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,410 mm |
| Length | 4,215 mm (2000–02) 4,240 mm (2002–05) |
| Width | 1,675 mm (2000–02) 1,680 mm (2002–05) |
| Height | 1,440 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,019–1,256 kg |
| Assembly | South Korea: Gwangmyeong (Sohari Plant) Ecuador: Quito (AYMESA) Iran: Tehran (SAIPA) Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor) |
| Designer | Justyn Norek at I.DE.A Institute |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2023 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2012–2019 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2012–2019 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2003–2011 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2003–2011 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2001–2002 | 1.5 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2001–2002 | 1.5 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2023 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive | 6.5 L/100 km | 7.1–7.4 L/100 km | 5.7 L/100 km |
| 2012–2019 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 7.4–7.8 L/100 km | 7.8–8.7 L/100 km | 6.4–6.5 L/100 km |
| 2012–2019 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 7.4–7.8 L/100 km | 8.1–8.7 L/100 km | 6.4–6.5 L/100 km |
| 2003–2011 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 7.8–9.8 L/100 km | 8.7–11.2 L/100 km | 6.5–8.1 L/100 km |
| 2003–2011 | 1.6 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 7.6–9.4 L/100 km | 8.4–10.7 L/100 km | 6.9–8.1 L/100 km |
| 2001–2002 | 1.5 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 8.4–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2001–2002 | 1.5 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2024 | Petrol | 1197 cm³ | 62 kW (84 PS) | 1120 kg | 119–131 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2017–2023 | Petrol | 998 cm³ | 74 kW (101 PS) | 1155–1200 kg | 121–134 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2020–2023 | Petrol hybrid | 998 cm³ | 74 kW (101 PS) | 1205 kg | 116–125 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2020–2023 | Petrol hybrid | 998 cm³ | 88 kW (120 PS) | 1205–1230 kg | 119–126 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2017–2022 | Petrol | 998 cm³ | 73 kW (99 PS) | 1155–1200 kg | 123–136 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2020–2022 | Petrol | 1197 cm³ | 61 kW (83 PS) | 1120 kg | 122–131 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2017–2021 | Petrol | 998 cm³ | 88 kW (120 PS) | 1160–1207 kg | 133–146 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2015–2020 | Petrol | 1248 cm³ | 61 kW (83 PS) | 1110–1207 kg | 139–142 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2012–2020 | Petrol | 1248 cm³ | 62 kW (84 PS) | 1110–1174 kg | 139–144 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2017–2020 | Petrol | 1368 cm³ | 73 kW (99 PS) | 1130–1163 kg | 139–154 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2015–2020 | LPG (bi-fuel) | 1248 cm³ | 62 kW (84 PS) | 1137–1159 kg | 136 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2017–2019 | Diesel | 1396 cm³ | 57 kW (77 PS) | 1230–1258 kg | 92 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2018 | Diesel | 1396 cm³ | 66 kW (90 PS) | 1230–1333 kg | 98–113 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2017 | Petrol | 1396 cm³ | 80 kW (109 PS) | 1141–1219 kg | 114–147 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2017 | Diesel | 1120 cm³ | 55 kW (75 PS) | 1191–1290 kg | 94–102 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2015 | Petrol | 1248 cm³ | 63 kW (86 PS) | 1104–1203 kg | 105–119 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2013–2015 | LPG (bi-fuel) | 1248 cm³ | 63 kW (86 PS) | 1200–1203 kg | 116 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010–2011 | Petrol | 1399 cm³ | – | 1154–1244 kg | 139–164 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010–2011 | Diesel | 1493 cm³ | – | 1221–1311 kg | 119 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Compact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2001–2023 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 1.5–1.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | CVT, Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 49 |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 368–708 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,492–2,605 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 998–1,399 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 55–88 kW (75–120 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,104–1,333 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,500–2,580 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2001–2023 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2025 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 405 | 2001, 2002, 2013 |
| Airbags | 278 | 2001, 2006, 2013 |
| Brakes | 179 | 2002, 2013, 2016 |
| Electrical system | 157 | 2001, 2003, 2013 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 103 | 2001, 2002, 2012 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 102 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Seat belts | 65 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Steering | 57 | 2001, 2003, 2013 |
| Body and structure | 56 | 2001, 2002, 2014 |
| Suspension | 56 | 2001, 2002, 2004 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2001–2023: 1350 complaints, 168 with a crash and 97 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.