2014 Kia RIO

● Typical for this model

2014 Kia RIO
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:12:33.844Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2014: 51 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2000	3
2001	223
2002	128
2003	74
2004	38
2005	36
2006	74
2007	46
2008	46
2009	39
2010	26
2011	24
2012	52
2013	153
2014	51
2015	52
2016	77
2017	31
2018	27
2019	21
2020	26
2021	15
2022	10
2023	12

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 47%

47% of complaints: engine — 24 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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MY CAR ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. THE CAR WAS BURNT. DRIVING TO THE STORE THE CAR BEGAN TO SMOKE AND CAUGHT FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190409

PRESENTO ILUMINACION DEL MAL FUNCIONAMIENTO INDICADOR LAMPARA (MIL),ABS PRECAUCION LIGHT,BURNING/MELTING SMALL,AND SMOKE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT,ENGINE WITH NOISE AND BROKEN ESTOOCURRIO EL 03/08/2023, NO TENIA LA INFORMACION DEL PROBLEMA Y MANDE...

NHTSA ODI report, 20231120

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 14%

14% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 7 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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The contact owned a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic).

NHTSA ODI report, 20240603

AIR BAGS 14%

14% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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SIDE COLLISON WHILE DRIVING WITH NO DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG

NHTSA ODI report, 20190625

A 2014 KIA RIO INVOLVED IN A HORRIFIC CRASH. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY? WHY? *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140818

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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SIDE COLLISON WHILE DRIVING WITH NO DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG

NHTSA ODI report, 20190625

A 2014 KIA RIO INVOLVED IN A HORRIFIC CRASH. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY? WHY? *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140818

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20211222 — EA (closed 20240205)

Engine Fires

I 20231117 — AQ (open)

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

R 20240329 — service brakes, hydraulic

Kia America, Inc.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023.

Campaign 23V652000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Kia RIO — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for engine issues (24 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (7 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for air bags issues (7 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 23V652000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2017 ● 2005 ● 2004

WORST YEARS

■ 2001 ■ 2013 ■ 2002

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Kia RIO reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Kia RIO is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Kia RIO?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Kia RIO have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.