Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 Kia Rio has 1 recall, 152 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
152
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
23V652000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Op...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2013 Kia Rio 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Was sleeping and heard a pop looked and there was a fire under the hood tried to extinguish it got i... |
| Aug 5, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Car started smoking while drive, lucky I was already pulling in my driveway. |
| Jul 22, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Case numberODI11697241 |
| Jul 22, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | Vehicle showed all defect warnings as described in recall #23v652 .To include loss of all hydraulic ... |
| Jul 22, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Rio. The contact had notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (S... |
| Jul 17, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | On July 17, 2025, shortly before 4am, my son's 2013 Kia Rio caught fire, while sitting in the drivew... |
| Feb 7, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Rio. The contact stated that after receiving a notice of a recall, the v... |
| Jan 25, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Engline starting smoking and the car was engulfed in flames. |
| Jan 6, 2025 | ENGINE | UNKNOWN Was clearing my car of snow and had the defroster on when I smelled a burning smell coming ... |
| Sep 13, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | See attached document for complaint. |
| Aug 27, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6520... |
| May 31, 2024 | ENGINE | Vehicle has just over 110,000 miles and the vehicle burns oil like crazy. Piston rings typically las... |
| May 15, 2024 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | Slowed down on highway as there was a backup from an exit, then accelerated again and car would not ... |
| Apr 22, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6520... |
| Apr 12, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6520... |
| Apr 10, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Dealer has failed to remedy recall 23V652 in a reasonable amount of time. Received the original rec... |
| Mar 26, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6520... |
| Mar 15, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6520... |
| Mar 12, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Unknown. Just worrying about my engine starting a fire. I've been twice now to kia in somerset ky a... |
| Feb 15, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6520... |