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2015 Kia RIO Electrical system Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
17%of 52 total for the year
Median mileage
38,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 2015 Kia RIO, 17% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,500 miles. 3 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.

“Vehicle was in motion turning right decelerating as I turned. Once I turned, acceleration pedal was disengaged and no acceleration was happening. Braking system was completely locked up and could not press the brakes. When I coasted to a stop, there was visible fire coming from underneath the engine compartment. Temp gage never registered as high while driving. Within a matter of a couple minutes, the whole car was engulfed in flames as I waited for the fire department to arrive. They said there was no visible fluid leaking on the ground and did not know the cause of the fire. …”

NHTSA complaint #11183368, filed 2019-03, 70,000 miles

“Stopped car, put in park, turned engine off, opened doo, started to get out, car began to roll, one leg out of car, oneed in, fell under car, rear wheel ran over my legs.”

NHTSA complaint #11208183, filed 2019-05, 21,000 miles

“The Kia RIO bought brand new at haddad Kia in bakersfield, ca began having electrical issues in the year 2018. It began with overheating. Kia suggested that it was a fuse, and the replaced it. Upon replacing it the issue was fixed for 2 days. The overheating persisted, and went back to haddad Kia. They then tightened a loose hose this fixed the overheating for 2 weeks. It then returned to the stage of overheating. It was once again returned to haddad Kia where they said that the wiring harness had a loose connector, and needed to be replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #11140133, filed 2018-10, 56,000 miles

“My Kia had be under an unresolved recall that can cause a fire, not only putting myself and my family, but other drivers at risk. I have a toddler who rides with me and would be extremely hard to get out of a car seat if the car caught on fire, as such I have reduced driving with them to ensure safety, but this is an issue that cannot continue and I should not have to put myself and others at risk. I cannot afford to buy a new car and should not be forced to due to a manufacturing issue”

NHTSA complaint #11581907, filed 2024-04

“My vehicle consumes oil according to my Midas repair shop. I was unaware that when I brought it in for regular servicing, the engine was almost empty of oil according to the mechanic. It had been rattling upon acceleration and lacking power set on ECO, but I ignored it. Now, I have to check and add 1/2 to 1 quart of oil every 7-10 days as the dipstick shows oil is low and also very dark. There is also an engine warning light on most of the time but it comes up as from the Catalytic Converter which I doubt. …”

NHTSA complaint #11543423, filed 2023-09

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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 2015 Kia RIO

Engine
23 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 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.

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