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2020 Kia Rio Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2020 Kia Rio has 3 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2020 Kia Rio

Other
5
Powertrain
4
Steering
4
Electrical
3
Engine
3

3

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 8, 2024ENGINERecall SC223 Brake master cylinder. Rough metal edges can pinatrate Seals causing leaks poor braking...
Jul 5, 2023ENGINEWhen I first purchased the car less than 90 days the engine light came on rook back to the dealershi...
May 6, 2022ENGINEI was driving at just over 20,000 miles, when cylinder 4 decided to go out of the bottom of my engin...

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