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2014 Kia Rio Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2014 Kia Rio has 6 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2014 Kia Rio

Engine
14
Brakes
8
Other
7
Powertrain
6
Airbags
6
Electrical
5

6

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 3, 2023POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINEPRESENTO ILUMINACION DEL MAL FUNCIONAMIENTO INDICADOR LAMPARA (MIL),ABS PRECAUCION LIGHT,BURNING/MEL...
Jun 15, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINEthe car has 93000 miles and it started making a knocking noise from the engine. I brought the car to...
May 19, 2016POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,ENGINEI WAS DRIVING DOWN A SUBURBAN STREET WHEN MY CAR ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. I WAS ABLE TO STOP AND GET ...
Nov 8, 2015POWER TRAINTHIS IS NOW MY SECOND COMPLAINT REGARDING MY 2014 KIA RIO, FOR THE SAME ISSUE, HAPPENING WITHIN A SP...
Nov 6, 2015POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA RIO. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE...
Oct 29, 2015POWER TRAINI AM A FOOD DELIVERY DRIVER. I WAS MAKING A DELIVERY TO A REGULAR CUSTOMER. I WAS OUTSIDE HIS SIDE D...

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