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2015 Kia Rio: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 69 complaints about the 2015 Kia Rio with NHTSA, and it has 1 recall. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
69
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
1
on record
Fuel economy
31 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$6,581
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 mpg |
| Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 mpg |
| Manual 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 mpg |
Recalls
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/ModuleSep 25, 2023 · campaign 23V652000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or drivi
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Other years of the Kia Rio
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2015 Kia Rio have?
Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (27), brakes (12), electrical system (9). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2015 Kia Rio have?
1 recall on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Kia Rio get?
Up to 31 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.