Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Kia rio has 7 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
7
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I went to the Kia dealership in Laredo Texas and was told that they cannot fix the fault, that my ve... |
| Jul 16, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Our granddaughter bought this car from a private seller. My son is a mechanic and when he inspecte... |
| Aug 26, 2020 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | I WAS DRIVING AND CHECH ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON . I HAD IT TESTED AND IT WAS THE KNOCK SENOR. I LOOKED ... |
| Feb 5, 2019 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | REPLACED CADALYTIC CONVERTER AND OXYGEN SENSOR DEC 2017, AND ENGINE LIGHT IS ON NOW WITH DIAGNOSTICS... |
| Nov 1, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I HAVE A 2012 KIA RIO AND OVER THE LAST 2 MONTHS THE OIL LIGHT SPONTANEOUSLY COMES ON AND TURNS OFF ... |
| Mar 1, 2017 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THIS IS MY SECOND POST. MY FUEL SYSTEM HAS BEEN ACTING UP THE LAST 1-2WKS. I NOTICED WHILE DRIVING O... |
| Feb 17, 2014 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | CAR PAUSES AND THEN EXHILARATES WHEN DRIVING OR BACKING UP FOR EXPLANATION AND ALSO WANTS TO STALL W... |