Do 2019 Kia Rio owners report Engine problems?

6 of 21 NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Kia Rio (29%) involve Engine.

Do 2019 Kia Rio owners report Air Bags problems?

3 of 21 NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Kia Rio (14%) involve Air Bags.

Do 2019 Kia Rio owners report Power Train problems?

2 of 21 NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Kia Rio (10%) involve Power Train.

2019 Kia Rio — Common Problems Owners Report

Across 21 owner complaints to NHTSA, the most reported area is Engine (29% of reports). Some reports involve a fire or crash — read the details below.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 29%

6 reports (29%) · 1 fire

Air Bags safety 14%

3 reports (14%) · 3 crash · 3 injured

Power Train0 10%

2 reports (10%)

Steering0 10%

2 reports (10%)

Back Over Prevention0 5%

1 report (5%)

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 21 complaints

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