Model year
2020 Kia Rio
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 27 complaints for the 2020 Kia Rio (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (8), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5), ENGINE (5). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 36 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2001 223 complaints
- 2002 128 complaints
- 2003 74 complaints
- 2004 38 complaints
- 2005 37 complaints
- 2006 74 complaints
- 2007 46 complaints
- 2008 46 complaints
- 2009 39 complaints
- 2010 26 complaints
- 2011 24 complaints
- 2012 54 complaints
- 2013 153 complaints
- 2014 52 complaints
- 2015 52 complaints
- 2016 78 complaints
- 2017 31 complaints
- 2018 28 complaints
- 2019 22 complaints
- 2020 27 complaints
- 2021 15 complaints
- 2022 12 complaints
- 2023 12 complaints
Recalls
21V936000 · Dec 1, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Rio vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been manufactured with sharp edges that can damage the inner oil seal, resulting in reduced braking performance.
Complaints
27 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 5, injury field 1, deaths field 3. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 5 HB FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio · 1.6L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 33 | 41 | 36 | — | — | $1,850 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2020 Kia Rio at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.