Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2015 Kia Rio has 1 recall, 52 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
52
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 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: 2015 Kia Rio 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | tHE ENTIRE CAR FAILED. cAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE CONSOLE AND PASSENGER SEAT WHILE DRIVING ON 1-15 . 8.... |
| Feb 26, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, he observed smoke ... |
| Aug 5, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owned a 2015 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while the friend was driving approximately... |
| Jul 19, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6520... |
| Jul 3, 2024 | ENGINE | Engine making noise and smelling like it’s burning. Towed to mechanic said oil was not there despite... |
| Apr 18, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6520... |
| Nov 30, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6520... |
| Nov 24, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6520... |
| Nov 22, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6520... |
| Oct 12, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while her son was driving at approximately ... |
| Sep 30, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My Kia had be under an unresolved recall that can cause a fire, not only putting myself and my famil... |
| Sep 25, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6520... |
| Sep 15, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ... |
| Sep 1, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Rio. The contact was driving at approximately 40 MPH when a burning odor... |
| Sep 1, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6520... |
| May 17, 2023 | ENGINE | After an oil routine change last May, my mechanic informed me that the engine had almost no oil. I h... |
| Apr 3, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My vehicle consumes oil according to my Midas repair shop. I was unaware that when I brought it in f... |
| Jan 30, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6520... |
| Oct 25, 2022 | ENGINE | My oil light does not and has not ever notified me of my oil level being low. The engine burns oil f... |
| Jul 31, 2022 | ENGINE | Burning excessive oil, rod bearing noise |