MYRModel Year Report

2015 Kia RIO

● Typical for this model
2015 Kia RIO
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:45:13.716Z

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

Campaigns on file for 2015

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine

44% of complaints

Complaints per year

2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 223 complaints 2002: 128 complaints 2003: 74 complaints 2003 2004: 38 complaints 2005: 37 complaints 2006: 74 complaints 2006 2007: 46 complaints 2008: 46 complaints 2009: 39 complaints 2009 2010: 26 complaints 2011: 24 complaints 2012: 54 complaints 2012 2013: 153 complaints 2014: 52 complaints 2015: 52 complaints 2015 52 2016: 79 complaints 2017: 31 complaints 2018: 28 complaints 2018 2019: 22 complaints 2020: 27 complaints 2021: 15 complaints 2021 2022: 12 complaints 2023: 12 complaints
2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 223 complaints 2002: 128 complaints 2002 2003: 74 complaints 2004: 38 complaints 2004 2005: 37 complaints 2006: 74 complaints 2006 2007: 46 complaints 2008: 46 complaints 2008 2009: 39 complaints 2010: 26 complaints 2010 2011: 24 complaints 2012: 54 complaints 2012 2013: 153 complaints 2014: 52 complaints 2015: 52 complaints 2015 52 2016: 79 complaints 2017: 31 complaints 2018: 28 complaints 2018 2019: 22 complaints 2020: 27 complaints 2020 2021: 15 complaints 2022: 12 complaints 2022 2023: 12 complaints
2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 223 complaints 2001 2002: 128 complaints 2002 2003: 74 complaints 2003 2004: 38 complaints 2004 2005: 37 complaints 2005 2006: 74 complaints 2006 2007: 46 complaints 2007 2008: 46 complaints 2008 2009: 39 complaints 2009 2010: 26 complaints 2010 2011: 24 complaints 2011 2012: 54 complaints 2012 2013: 153 complaints 2013 2014: 52 complaints 2014 2015: 52 complaints 2015 52 2016: 79 complaints 2016 2017: 31 complaints 2017 2018: 28 complaints 2018 2019: 22 complaints 2019 2020: 27 complaints 2020 2021: 15 complaints 2021 2022: 12 complaints 2022 2023: 12 complaints 2023

2015: 52 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20003
2001223
2002128
200374
200438
200537
200674
200746
200846
200939
201026
201124
201254
2013153
201452
201552
201679
201731
201828
201922
202027
202115
202212
202312

Known problem areas

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

Engine

44% · 23 reports
FIREINJURY
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Tl* the contact owned a 2015 Kia RIO. While driving 35 MPH, the engine lost power. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact noticed smoke and fire coming from the engine compartment of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-09-28

Also filed under Electrical system

Service brakes

23% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Electrical system

17% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing horn.

FIREINJURY
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tHE ENTIRE CAR FAILED. cAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE CONSOLE AND PASSENGER SEAT WHILE DRIVING ON 1-15 . 8.15.2025 . Car filled wit black moke and fire.l was driving blind. brakes failed, power failed, burning the entire time.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-09-17

Air bags

10% · 5 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact's nephew owns a 2015 Kia RIO. While the contact's nephew was driving 30 MPH, the front driver and passenger side air bags independently deployed without warning or impact.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-14

Also filed under Seat belts

Both driver and passenger air bags deployed in my 2015 Kia RIO while driving on a dry smooth road in a neighborhood for no reason. There were three people in the car, and the passenger was injured from the air bag deployment.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-05

Tl*the contact owns a 2015 Kia RIO. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle and the air bags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-26

Engine and engine cooling

8% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing catalytic convertor and exhaust system.

FIRE
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The contact owned a 2015 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while the friend was driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly began to lose automotive power, and smoke was seen coming from under the hood.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-13

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2021-12-22Engineering analysisClosed 2024-02-05 Engine Fires
  2. I
    2023-11-17Audit queryOpen Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
  3. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2015 Kia RIO — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 23 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 12 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 23V652000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Kia RIO reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Kia RIO is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Kia RIO?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 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.