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2011 Kia rio Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Kia rio has 4 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2011 Kia rio

Airbags
5
Engine
4
Electrical
3
Speed Control
3
Brakes
3

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 26, 2019ENGINEIGNITION COILS. EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY KIA IN 2015 I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE IGNITION COILS EVERY 3-...
Sep 25, 2016ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 KIA RIO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING AT ANY STOP, THE ENGINE THREATENED...
Jul 1, 2014ENGINEI'M REALLY NOT SURE WHAT'S WRONG WITH IT BIT THIS IS WAY HAPPENED. I WAS DRIVING TO WORKFROM LUNCH W...
Mar 12, 2012ENGINECoils, I have been through 6 sets of coils since I bought this car in 2011. This causes the engine ...

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