Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Kia rio has 22 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
22
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2025 | ENGINE | My car is experiencing excessive oil consumption. Upon inspection, it was determined that the issue ... |
| Sep 29, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, it was discov... |
| Jul 6, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Rio. The contact stated that upon driving from a complete stop, the vehi... |
| Dec 1, 2024 | ENGINE | I got an oil change right after the car overheated and I believe the engine is blown now. I don’t un... |
| Apr 30, 2024 | ENGINE | Vehicle burning through excessive amounts of oil. Check engine light came on and car was making a lo... |
| Feb 29, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Rio. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the check en... |
| Jan 24, 2024 | ENGINE | KIA has failed to remedy the HECU Engine Compartment Fire recall (NHTSA campaign number 23V652000) i... |
| Nov 1, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Rio. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor in the vehicle. ... |
| Sep 23, 2023 | ENGINE | At first I thought I was leaking oil. on my next oil change I asked them about the oil consumption. ... |
| Jul 27, 2023 | ENGINE | At about 90000 mile brought car into dealership because it was consuming oil. Was told there was no... |
| Mar 19, 2023 | ENGINE | Excessive oil consumption. Over 1 quart every 800 miles. Does not meet similar standards of same veh... |
| Jan 8, 2023 | ENGINE | Hello NHTSA, After exhaustively searching online on how to mitigate excessive oil consumption in m... |
| Sep 1, 2022 | ENGINE | I took my car in and kia is stating that my upper catalytic converter manifold is bad. That should n... |
| Aug 13, 2022 | ENGINE | While driving on the expressway my engine started to get extremely loud and I lost mph, and rpms. I ... |
| Jul 22, 2022 | ENGINE | As related to the Kia Soul recall on their 2.4 GDI (same engine I have) the motor is blown. Extreme ... |
| Jul 6, 2022 | ENGINE | I need a new engine but cant find one because they all keep catching on fire. This is a issue they s... |
| May 31, 2022 | ENGINE | Car began burning oil excessively at 102,000 miles. |
| May 1, 2022 | ENGINE | Was told that my car was consuming too much oil and I’ve been doing oil consumption test for the pas... |
| Mar 15, 2022 | ENGINE | Oil consumption is outrageous, having to put a quart in every time I fuel up from empty. Car has a l... |
| Jun 6, 2021 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Kia Rio. The contact stated while driving 10-15 mph, he heard an abnormal lo... |