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2014 Kia RIO Body and structure Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
12%of 52 total for the year
Median mileage
35,375miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2014 Kia RIO, 12% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,375 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 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 down a suburban street when my car engine caught on fire. I was able to stop and get out of the car safely. Although I had put the car in park and used the emergency brake, it rolled down the street until it hit a telephone pole, which it set on fire. The fire was primarily on the driver's side of the car. I had no reason to expect this fire to happen. A firefighter told me it should not have happened, and to do my due diligence.”

NHTSA complaint #10870663, filed 2016-05, 18,700 miles

“After every rain event, my vehicle experiences water leaks in trunk from top of trunk and driver side of trunk. I have been unsuccessful (after several months of trying) to find where water is coming in at. Vehicle was stationary. Obviously, over time the moisture in the trunk can cause damage to brake light/tail light wiring, etc.”

NHTSA complaint #10970355, filed 2017-04

“I was involved in a front to rear car accident. My Kia did not have enough time to brake when the vehicle in front of me (a honda) stopped suddenly. During the incident my Kia hit the honda's rear twice (two impact moments) - after the first impact in a moment of panic I hit the gas pedal instead of the brake and hit the honda once more. The airbags did not go off (my safety concern/complaint). I was glad the air bags did not go off because the gases they release affect my asthma. …”

NHTSA complaint #10765219, filed 2015-09

“2014 Kia RIO. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle front plastic grill deterioration. The consumer stated the deterioration was caused by squirrels biting the plastic grill. The dealer informed the consumer, it was not a manufacturing defect. However, the consumer disagreed by stating, cheap plastic was used. The consumer requested an updated on the status of the vehicle's investigation. Updated 04/14/2017”

NHTSA complaint #10876138, filed 2016-08

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202318%
202218%
201915%
201814%
201713%
201623%
201524%
2014612%
201332%
201128%
201028%
200938%
200712%
200634%
200525%
200413%
200323%
200286%
200194%

Other parts of the 2014 Kia RIO

Engine
24 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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