2013 Kia RIO Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

53Engine complaints

34.6%Of all 153 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE53 · 34.6%

AIR BAGS34 · 22.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM26 · 17%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC21 · 13.7%

Unspecified / other19 · 12.4%

Share of the 153 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Kia RIO overview page.

What owners report

“a few months last year took my car in for regular oil change and within about 3 weeks after the oil change the car was…”NHTSA complaint 11564607 — filed 01/10/2024

“The contact owns a 2013 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the…”NHTSA complaint 11562165 — filed 12/27/2023

“Engine O2 sensors failing caused car to go into limp mode when attempting to enter a very busy hi way. Key was stuck in the…”NHTSA complaint 11561946 — filed 12/26/2023

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Kia RIO have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2013 Kia RIO: 53 of 153 complaints on file (34.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Kia RIO have in total?

153 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 18 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.