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2013 Kia Rio Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Kia Rio has 5 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Kia Rio

Engine
32
Airbags
28
Brakes
26
Electrical
20
Other
14
Steering
10
Powertrain
5
Lights
5
Speed Control
4
Visibility
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 11, 2023POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEEngine caught fire , oil consumption, miss firing, knocking brought to dealer they found nothing wro...
Jan 14, 2021POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEIt's very high insurance..I paid twice the amount of the car in insurance and registration Kelly Bl...
Aug 12, 2018POWER TRAIN8-12-18: CAR STARTED TO SPUTTER WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY OR SURFACE STREETS. RESTARTING WAS SPORADI...
Aug 22, 2017POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGSON AUGUST 22 2017 8:45 PM WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN A CITY STREET MY DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, F...
May 21, 2015POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)ON2 OCCASIONS I REQUESTED MY SERVICE DEPARTMENT LOOK AT THE RADIO WHEN THE CAR WAS TAKEN IN FOR THE...

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