Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2014 Kia Rio has 1 recall, 51 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
51
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: 2014 Kia Rio 5 HB FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | ENGINE | I am filing this complaint regarding Kia America's arbitrary denial of coverage for a suspected conn... |
| May 7, 2025 | ENGINE | I tried to get the parts fixed from the recall. However, when I tried to get it serviced I was advic... |
| Feb 1, 2025 | ENGINE | The engine started to lose power, and the check engine light illuminated. The power drop was most no... |
| Aug 25, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Driving to work I exited US-26 in Hillsboro, Oregon at the 185th exit. The exit is an uphill ramp wi... |
| May 28, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owned a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it... |
| Dec 23, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6520... |
| Dec 2, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6520... |
| Nov 21, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6520... |
| Nov 14, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | hydraulic electronic control unit HECU fire risk Kia recall sent a letter they would repair, never c... |
| Aug 3, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE | PRESENTO ILUMINACION DEL MAL FUNCIONAMIENTO INDICADOR LAMPARA (MIL),ABS PRECAUCION LIGHT,BURNING/MEL... |
| Jul 31, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle started sputte... |
| Apr 17, 2023 | ENGINE | Smog check came back as Cadillac converter is failing |
| Feb 26, 2023 | ENGINE | Summer of 2021 - Code that signaled a failure of the catalytic converter. Taken to Kia to determine ... |
| Dec 10, 2022 | ENGINE | Burning excessive oil, shooting oil out of the exhaust, car has less than 48,000 miles and it’s shak... |
| Dec 5, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6520... |
| Sep 12, 2022 | ENGINE | Check engine light on and off, per test says the Catalac converter |
| Jun 15, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | the car has 93000 miles and it started making a knocking noise from the engine. I brought the car to... |
| May 7, 2022 | ENGINE | While driving the car caught fire. A Cause & Origin inspection was performed and there is a hole in... |
| Aug 1, 2021 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnorma... |
| Jul 2, 2021 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Catalytic converter has failed at 80,000 miles |