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2020 Kia Rio Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2020 Kia Rio has 4 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2020 Kia Rio

Other
5
Powertrain
4
Steering
4
Electrical
3
Engine
3

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 17, 2026POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2020 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while coming to a stoplight, the vehicle un...
May 26, 2025POWER TRAINI was driving up a hill and it would not go past 20-30 mph, and the rpm will sometimes go up when no...
May 2, 2022POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2020 Kia Rio. The contact stated the vehicle was parked at her residence, when en...
Mar 3, 2021POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2020 Kia Rio. The contact stated that he was a former service technician and that...

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