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2016 Kia Rio: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 113 complaints about the 2016 Kia Rio with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
113
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
2
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 |
| Manual 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 mpg |
| Automatic (S6), 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
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Trunk Lid › LatchAug 24, 2023 · campaign 23V594000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
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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 2016 Kia Rio have?
Owners have filed 113 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (42), brakes (18), body, glass & interior (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 2016 Kia Rio have?
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Kia Rio get?
Up to 31 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.