2023 Kia RIO
Only 12 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2023: 12 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 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
3 of 12 total reports mention: steering.
Show complaint excerpts
Hi [XXX] My Kia Rio 2023 S vin number is [XXX] . Bought a couple months back new at Summit Place Kia Auburn Hills michigan. Once I drive off I realised the steering wheel alignment is off.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-04
Also filed under Suspension
Engine
3 of 12 total reports mention: engine.
Suspension
2 of 12 total reports mention: suspension.
Power train
2 of 12 total reports mention: power train.
Electrical system
2 of 12 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing key/sender.
Show complaint excerpts
I bought a new 2023 Kia Rio on Mar. 13. Within 30 hours of getting it home it was entered by thieves who wrecked the ignition system trying to steal it. The dealer did not inform me of the great danger of theft of Kia models like mine.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-03-16
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2023 Kia RIO — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2023 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 2023 Kia RIO?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2023 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.