2013 Kia RIO Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 Kia RIO, 4% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 400 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Joe myers Kia & the manufacturer of Kia have been fraudulent in their business with all the 2013 Kia rios rear windshield design has a defect in the construction of the build of the vehicle, the back windshield is built to high & it causes an obstruction to drivers visibility. In 2007, the DOT proposed a new safety regulation to help eliminate blind zones behind vehicles that can hide the presence of individuals. The proposed rule was required by congress as part of the cameron gulbransen kids transportation safety act of 2007. …”
NHTSA complaint #10515784, filed 2013-06, 50 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Kia RIO. The contact stated that while reversing from a residential driveway, the contact lost rear window visibility. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was advised that the rear window was built abnormally high. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 30.”
NHTSA complaint #10515078, filed 2013-06, 30 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Kia RIO. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the contact noticed that the rear window was too high and the contact was unable to see other vehicles. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but a diagnosis was not performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 400.”
NHTSA complaint #10511874, filed 2013-05, 400 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Kia RIO. The contact stated that the rear windshield was located too high for her to be able to see the traffic coming from behind the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that they could install additional mirrors for the contact to be able to see traffic behind the vehicle. The failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no further assistance. The failure and current mileage was 400. Updated 6/17/13”
NHTSA complaint #10511946, filed 2013-05, 400 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10090713Mar 22, 2013Tsb: windshield washer pump inlet filter replacement - this bulletin provides information relating to possible foreign debris accumulation on the windshield washer pump inlet…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 6 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 2 | 5% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 9 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2013 Kia RIO
53 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Kia RIO
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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