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Kia Rio by year

The Rio is a compact car sold from 2001–2020 with engines including 1.5L 4-cyl and 1.6L 4-cyl. NHTSA lists 24 recalls and 1,251 owner complaints across these years.

Combined MPG by model year · line shows the most efficient version, shading the range across versions
2025303540200120062011201620202001: 25–26 MPG combined2002: 24–26 MPG combined2003: 25–26 MPG combined2004: 24–26 MPG combined2005: 24–25 MPG combined2006: 29 MPG combined2007: 29 MPG combined2008: 29 MPG combined2009: 30 MPG combined2010: 30–31 MPG combined2011: 30 MPG combined2012: 31–32 MPG combined2013: 31–32 MPG combined2014: 30–31 MPG combined2015: 30–31 MPG combined2016: 30–31 MPG combined2017: 30–31 MPG combined2018: 32 MPG combined2019: 32 MPG combined2020: 36 MPG combined36 MPG
YearEnginesCombined MPGRecallsComplaints
2001 Rio1.5L 4-cyl25–263223
2002 Rio1.5L 4-cyl24–261128
2003 Rio1.6L 4-cyl25–26374
2004 Rio1.6L 4-cyl24–26238
2005 Rio1.6L 4-cyl24–25137
2006 Rio1.6L 4-cyl29174
2007 Rio1.6L 4-cyl29146
2008 Rio1.6L 4-cyl29146
2009 Rio1.6L 4-cyl30039
2010 Rio1.6L 4-cyl30–31026
2011 Rio1.6L 4-cyl30024
2012 Rio1.6L 4-cyl31–32154
2013 Rio1.6L 4-cyl31–321153
2014 Rio1.6L 4-cyl30–31152
2015 Rio1.6L 4-cyl30–31152
2016 Rio1.6L 4-cyl30–31277
2017 Rio1.6L 4-cyl30–31231
2018 Rio1.6L 4-cyl32128
2019 Rio1.6L 4-cyl32122
2020 Rio1.6L 4-cyl36127

Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.

Most common Kia Rio problems

Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Rio, it can still be sold as-is.

  • Engine225
  • Air Bags200
  • Unknown or Other108
  • Electrical System99
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic80
  • Engine and Engine Cooling46

Selling a Kia Rio: questions

How much is a junk Kia Rio worth?

It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Rios with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.

Do you buy Kia Rios that don't run?

Yes, from every model year we list (2001–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.

Which Kia Rio year has the most complaints?

Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2001 Rio (223). Across all years, the most-reported components were engine, air bags and unknown or other.

Which Kia Rio year has the most recalls?

The 2001 Rio has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 3. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.

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