Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Kia Rio has 2 recalls, 75 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
75
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
23V594000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk l...
23V652000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Op...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Kia Rio 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2025 | ENGINE | My car is experiencing excessive oil consumption. Upon inspection, it was determined that the issue ... |
| Sep 29, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, it was discov... |
| Jul 6, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Rio. The contact stated that upon driving from a complete stop, the vehi... |
| May 6, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I was driving when my Kia stalled and shut off but was still playing music and driving. So I pulled ... |
| Mar 11, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My car is consuming a lot of oil and I have to add it on a weekly basis. The catalytic converter has... |
| Dec 1, 2024 | ENGINE | I got an oil change right after the car overheated and I believe the engine is blown now. I don’t un... |
| Jun 21, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | This vehicle is burning oil at an alarming rate: at least 1 quart per tank of gas, approximately 340... |
| Jun 17, 2024 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? ... |
| Jun 5, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | We were doing a lot of stop and go driving in warm weather. I noticed braking seemed to be normal at... |
| Apr 30, 2024 | ENGINE | Vehicle burning through excessive amounts of oil. Check engine light came on and car was making a lo... |
| Apr 23, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6520... |
| Apr 20, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I was parked in ghe parking lot and went into the store and came back to my car and starting then it... |
| Apr 17, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6520... |
| Apr 15, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6520... |
| Apr 3, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6520... |
| Apr 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | The HECu fuse recall has been over six months with no remedy. I called NHTSA two weeks ago and was t... |
| Mar 29, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6520... |
| Feb 29, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Rio. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the check en... |
| Jan 31, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2016 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V6520... |
| Jan 24, 2024 | ENGINE | KIA has failed to remedy the HECU Engine Compartment Fire recall (NHTSA campaign number 23V652000) i... |