repaired · 2025 Q4
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Park outsideRisk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
2014 Kia RIOProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 52 owner complaints about the 2014 Kia RIO, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-652 the manufacturer reports only 28% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Kia RIO has problems
52 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
24Engine6 crash/fire/injury
7Air bags6 crash/fire/injury
7Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
6Power train3 crash/fire/injury
6Structure4 crash/fire/injury
5Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
4Fuel/propulsion system
3Service brakes
2Wheels
55 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 24 | 6 |
| Air bags | 7 | 6 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 7 | 1 |
| Power train | 6 | 3 |
| Structure | 6 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2014 Kia RIO recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Kia.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other RIO year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RIO median. How we score
'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Kia RIO safety ratings
2014 Kia Rio 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.6% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Kia RIO, and the recalls they led to.
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresOpen
- Engine FiresLed to recall 23V-877
In owners' words
What RIO owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
The engine started to lose power, and the check engine light illuminated. The power drop was most noticable when accelerating from a stop. At times, randomly, the engine RPMs would dip down to 200-300 at idle and would almost stall. Upon further investigation, the engine has been excessively…
Own a 2014 RIO?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.