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2014 Kia RIO Electrical system Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
10%of 52 total for the year
Median mileage
20,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 Kia RIO, 10% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“I was driving to take my daughter to work and I notice my car was smoking under the hood and I heard a popping sound and I started to pull over and once I did I realize my car was on fire up under the hood. I have a 2014 Kia RIO”

NHTSA complaint #11354799, filed 2020-09, 130,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2014 Kia RIO. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart and resumed normal operation. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000. Updated 8/19/15 updated 10/13/2017”

NHTSA complaint #10715004, filed 2015-05, 10,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2014 Kia RIO. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. Once restarted, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic was unable to detect a trouble code or duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10721540, filed 2015-05, 10,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2014 Kia RIO. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in park, the ignition switch failed to turn in order to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the inhibitor switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000. ...updated 11/09/16 the consumer stated they owned a second Kia RIO with the same defect. Updated 09/15/2017”

NHTSA complaint #10911199, filed 2016-10, 30,000 miles

“hydraulic electronic control unit HECU fire risk Kia recall sent a letter they would repair, never called so I have called many times, keep repeating no repair part, an excuse”

NHTSA complaint #11573284, filed 2024-02

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023217%
202218%
202117%
2020519%
201915%
2018518%
2017310%
2016911%
2015917%
2014510%
20132718%
2012611%
2011521%
2010415%
200925%
200812%
2007817%
200634%
2005411%
2004513%
20031520%
200286%
20012511%

Other parts of the 2014 Kia RIO

Engine
24 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Kia RIO

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology