2023 Kia RIOProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2023 Kia RIO, most often about the steering. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 13, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2023 Kia RIO has problems
12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2023 Kia RIO recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2023 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2023 Kia RIO safety ratings
2023 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: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
What RIO owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The vehicle has difficulty following a center line, higher than normal steering wheel input is required. Feels like the vehicle is being driven in strong crosswinds at any speed above 55 MPH. The vehicle is very, very difficult to keep centered when crosswinds are present. The steering wheel input…
Hi [XXX] I just collected my Kia Rio from service at LaFontaine. On driving in the freeway I noticed I had to make frequent adjustments to the steering when going straight and there was oversteering (minor tilt of the steering wheel result in exaggerated larger turn of the car). This does not…
Hi [XXX] My Kia Rio 2023 S vin number is [XXX]. Bought a couple months back new at Summit Place Kia Auburn Hills michigan. Once I drive off I realised the steering wheel alignment is off. The car does not drive straight when steering wheel is straight. I called my salesman and he asked me to bring…
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