There are no safety recalls for the 2023 Kia Rio, but owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA.
2023 Kia Rio problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Unknown or Other | 5 | |
| Steering | 3 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Suspension | 2 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Electrical System › Ignition › Anti-Theft › Immobilizer/Proximity › Key/Sender — 1
- Structure › Body — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 100,900 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2023 Kia Rio complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Unknown or Other · reported Nov 13, 2025
Paint peeling. Took a month to have the dealer /warranty repair the roof in July 2025. Then in Sept 2025 have 2 more areas doing the same thing. Reached back out to dealer end of Sept then mid Oct following up find out service person is gone, start over with new service person, follow up early Nov, again mid Nov and find out that service person is gone. Contact manager and he wants us to start over again with him. Need to send car out for quotes to give to warranty even though this has already been repaired once and we were told this is a known issue. Now trying to go through a Kia dealer that…
Engine · reported Aug 10, 2025
Iâve been hearing this rattle noise mostly when I crank the vehicle. I took it to go get checked out and they heard it when I first brought it in for them to check. But when they got it to the back for mechanic to listen for it, of course it didnât do it. They kept my car a whole day to try n find the issue/hear the noise and was unsuccessful. Iâve been told that it could possibly have something to do with the car timing or something with the engine. My car only has 34000 miles on it and itâs making this noise. They wonât approve me to trade it in or anything to help fix the problem…
Steering · reported Apr 4, 2025
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 feels sticky and not smooth at any speed above 40 MPH. A 4-wheel alignment revealed a 0.3 degree of toe mis-adjustment on the RR wheel, no adjustment settings are present. Remaining wheels were within specs. No adjustment for the electronic steering assist. Additionally, the vehicle is equipped with…
Engine · at 100,900 miles · reported Nov 22, 2024
The contact owns a 2023 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle restarted; however, the transmission failed to shift into gear. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The following day the contact was able to start the vehicle and the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer found no failure with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified…
Electrical System · reported Apr 23, 2024
When I started my car, during the warm-up process, it dropped revs and turned off. After several tries, it turned on. While driving, when the vehicle was stopped, it began to jerk slightly. The safety risk is that the car, while I am driving, could turn off and cause an accident, in which people could be at risk, including me. I wouldn't want this to escalate because the dealer doesn't take action on the matter. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to evaluate the condition, they say that the technicians did not find anything, that the car did not emit any codes. And therefore they couldn't do…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2023 Kia Rio have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2023 Kia Rio as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 Kia Rio?
Owners report unknown or other problems most often (5 reports), followed by steering (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 100,900 miles.
Are Kia recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Kia dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.