Kia Rio
Model years 2012–2023. Below: recent years with NHTSA recalls that may apply, owner complaints, crash stars and estimated 5-year cost — then pick a year for the full page.
Among recent years with data: 2022 scores highest (72/100); 2020 scores lowest (69/100). Scores mix recalls, complaints, crash stars and estimated running cost — educational, not a reliability rating.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Stars | MPG | 5-yr cost | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 12 | — | 36 | $35k | 72 |
| 2021 | 2 | 15 | — | 36 | $34k | 70 |
| 2020 | 1 | 27 | — | 36 | $34k | 69 |
| 2019 | 1 | 22 | — | 32 | $35k | 70 |
Older years
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