2014 Kia Rio problems and complaints
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Kia Rio. The most-reported areas: Engine (24), Service Brakes (10), Hydraulic (7).
Key takeaways
- 52 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 8 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 24 | 46% |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 19% |
| Hydraulic | 7 | 13% |
| Air Bags | 7 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 12% |
| Power Train | 6 | 12% |
| Structure | 6 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 5 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 8% |
| Wheels | 2 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Kia Rio 5 HB FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2014 Kia Rio 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-08-07
Webwas deiving down the road and flames started shooting from underneath the hood we stopped car jumped out and looked back an whole front of car was on fire it burnt most of car
Engine - filed 2026-03-20
I am filing this complaint regarding Kia America's arbitrary denial of coverage for a suspected connecting-rod-bearing failure in my 2014 Kia Rio (85,000 miles). The vehicle exhibits classic symptoms of the Gamma 1.6L GDI defect: excessive oil consumption (bone-dry after ~1,200 miles post-January 2026 shop oil change),...
Engine - filed 2025-05-17
I tried to get the parts fixed from the recall. However, when I tried to get it serviced I was adviced that the parts would take a few weeks to arrive. With an appending move to Helena, Mt from Lambertville, Mi they informed me that they would not be able to fix the recall issues. There is no KIA dealership within a r...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.