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2022 Kia RIOProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2022 Kia RIO, most often about the back over prevention. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 22V-304 the manufacturer reports only 60% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 16, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Kia RIO has problems
12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Back over prevention1 crash/fire/injury
2Latches/locks/linkages1 crash/fire/injury
2Service brakes
1Forward collision avoidance
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Electrical system
1Visibility/wiper
1Steering
1Structure1 crash/fire/injury
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Back over prevention | 2 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2022 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
2022 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
2022 Kia RIO safety ratings
2022 Kia Rio 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What RIO owners report
Recent back over prevention complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The rear camera fails to function most of the time. It is a safety issue because I am unable to see cars or objects behind me when I am backing up. I am also unable people passing behind me when I am backing out of a parking space in a parking lot.
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Rio. The contact stated that the rearview camera would intermittently turn on while driving at various speeds. The contact also stated that while in reverse(R), the camera would intermittently display a blank or distorted image. Recently, the contact stated that the…
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Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.