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Kia Rio by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 9 model years of the Kia Rio (2015–2023). The 2023 model is rated 36 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 5 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Kia Rio years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Rio | 1 | 36 mpg | 0 | 12 | — |
| 2022 Rio | 1 | 36 mpg | 1 | 12 | — |
| 2021 Rio | 1 | 36 mpg | 2 | 15 | — |
| 2020 Rio | 1 | 36 mpg | 1 | 27 | — |
| 2019 Rio | 2 | 32 mpg | 1 | 22 | — |
| 2018 Rio | 2 | 32 mpg | 1 | 28 | — |
| 2017 Rio | 3 | 30–31 mpg | 2 | 31 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Rio | 3 | 30–31 mpg | 2 | 79 | 4/5 |
| 2015 Rio | 3 | 30–31 mpg | 1 | 52 | 4/5 |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Kia Rio recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Kia Rio year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 23V652000 — Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Control unit/module, reported Sep 25, 2023; model years 2015, 2016, 2017
- 23V594000 — Latches/locks/linkages: Trunk lid: Latch, reported Aug 24, 2023; model years 2016, 2017
- 22V304000 — Steering: Column, reported May 5, 2022; model years 2021, 2022
- 21V936000 — Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Master cylinder, reported Dec 1, 2021; model years 2020, 2021
- 21V622000 — Latches/locks/linkages: Trunk lid: Latch, reported Aug 9, 2021; model years 2018, 2019
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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