Kia Rio 2022 recalls, problems, complaints and safety

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall issued for the Kia Rio 2022 and 12 complaints filed by owners. It has 57% fewer complaints than the average Kia Rio from 2016–2023 (28 per year).

These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.

Recalls issued for the Kia Rio 2022

Steering
NHTSA campaign 22V304000 · 2022-05-05

What happens

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.

Consequence

Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC235.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 22V304000

Complaints from other owners

12 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.

2 with a crash · 1 injury

Most reported problems on the Kia Rio 2022

• Backup camera and sensors: 2 (17% of complaints)
• Brakes: 2 (17% of complaints)
• Latches and locks: 2 (17% of complaints)
• Electrical system: 1 (8% of complaints)
• Forward collision avoidance: 1 (8% of complaints)

Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.

What to check before buying a Kia Rio 2022

• Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
• Shift into reverse several times and make sure the camera always displays.
• Brake hard somewhere safe: the car shouldn't pull to one side and the pedal shouldn't sink; check rotors and pads.
• Open and close every door, the hood and the trunk.
• Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.

Safety rating (NCAP)

NHTSA has no 5-Star rating published for this model and year (models before 2011 used a different system).

Kia Rio recalls by year

• 2016 : 2 recalls · 78 complaints
• 2017 : 2 recalls · 31 complaints
• 2018 : 1 recall · 28 complaints
• 2019 : 1 recall · 22 complaints
• 2020 : 1 recall · 27 complaints
• 2021 : 2 recalls · 15 complaints
• 2022 : 1 recall · 12 complaints
• 2023 : 0 recalls · 12 complaints

Guides for this check

• What is a car recall and how to get it fixed for free
• Pre-purchase inspection for a used car: what to check
• Questions to ask the seller of a used car

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Kia Rio 2022 have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall issued for the Kia Rio 2022. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.

What is the most common problem with the Kia Rio 2022?

In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: backup camera and sensors (2 of 12 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.