2010 Kia RIO
Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 26
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2010: 26 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 223 |
| 2002 | 128 |
| 2003 | 74 |
| 2004 | 38 |
| 2005 | 37 |
| 2006 | 74 |
| 2007 | 46 |
| 2008 | 46 |
| 2009 | 39 |
| 2010 | 26 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 54 |
| 2013 | 153 |
| 2014 | 52 |
| 2015 | 52 |
| 2016 | 79 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Only 26 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
12 of 26 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owned a 2010 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while his son was driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle crashed head-on into a guard rail.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-07-07
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Kia RIO. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle rolled over and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-07
On February 19, 2013 I was in a collision I hit the car from behind and totaled the front end of my car none of the airbags deployed leaving me with neck and back injuries.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-02-21
Engine
4 of 26 total reports mention: engine.
Electrical system
4 of 26 total reports mention: electrical system.
Service brakes
4 of 26 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Structure
2 of 26 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2010 Kia RIO — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2010 Kia RIO reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Kia RIO?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Kia RIO have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.