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 46% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Kia RIO have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

2014 Kia RIO

● Typical for this model

2014 Kia RIO
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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: 52
Recalls: 1
Investigations: 2
Top problem: Engine

Complaints per year

2014: 52 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

46% · 24 reports

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, 2019-04-09

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, 2023-11-20

Also filed under Exterior lighting

Service brakes

19% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHFIRE

Air bags

13% · 7 reports

CRASHINJURY

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Side collison while driving with no deployment of passenger side air bag

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-25

Also filed under Structure

A 2014 Kia RIO involved in a horrific crash. Air bags did not deploy? Why?

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-18

Also filed under Structure

Power train

12% · 6 reports

CRASHFIREINJURY

Structure

12% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing body.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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2021-12-22Engineering analysisClosed 2024-02-05 Engine Fires
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2023-11-17Audit queryOpen Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
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2024-03-29Service brakes, hydraulic23V652000 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.

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2014 Kia RIO — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Engine: 24 reports on file for this year.
Service brakes: 10 reports on file for this year.
Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 23V652000 · Service brakes, hydraulic

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Best years1 year

201731

Worst years3 years

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 46% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Kia RIO have?: 1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.