Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Kia Rio has 8 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
8
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I was driving when my Kia stalled and shut off but was still playing music and driving. So I pulled ... |
| Apr 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | The HECu fuse recall has been over six months with no remedy. I called NHTSA two weeks ago and was t... |
| Jan 12, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I stayed on top of oil changes and engine continued to burn an excessive amount of oil in between oi... |
| Nov 24, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | I was driving down the road and suddenly my check engine light starts flashing and the vehicle start... |
| Jul 28, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The car would constantly stall, would need to jiggle ignition to get car to turn over. burn oil EXTR... |
| Apr 22, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Rio. The contact stated that occasionally the key failed to be removed f... |
| Aug 21, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 KIA RIO. A MINUTE AFTER THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE, IT CAUGHT ON FI... |
| May 9, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER | PROBLEMS: 1) AC STOPS WORKING AND ONLY BLOWS WARM AIR, 2) WINDSHIELD WIPERS DOES NOT WORK. BOTH F... |