2020 Kia RIO Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 30%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 560miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2020 Kia RIO, 30% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 560 miles. 2 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.
“My car was parked at my place after getting out of it around 8:30am. I returned to my vehicle at 12pm and the inside was burnt because a fire started in the middle consul.”
NHTSA complaint #11395163, filed 2021-02, 19,333 miles“I called the dealership about my brake problem five days ago about the brakes going down to the floor almost I was told by the service manager that was a safety issue so he gave me their roadside assistance number yobe picked up they did on friday morning 9/25/20 the car was delivered and the service manager said he would call me that day about the problem but I have not heard from him I could only get recording about making an appointment I talked to the finance manager about the brakes causing a fire on other same brand vehicles he told me to wait for the service report the car was moving…”
NHTSA complaint #11361468, filed 2020-09, 560 miles“While driving, my 2020 Kia RIO has stalled when accelerating while turning at a traffic light and while attempting tp pass a car on interstate. Also several time when jnust driving. Very scary feeling.”
NHTSA complaint #11395702, filed 2021-02, 300 miles“My 2020 Kia Rio S caught fire spontaneously while parked and unattended for 5 hours at my work parking lot. The vehicle was turned off and had not been involved in a collision. I was notified of the fire after it had already started. The fire caused catastrophic damage to the passenger compartment and resulted in a total loss of the vehicle. Component/system suspected: The exact component that initiated the fire has not yet been determined. …”
NHTSA complaint #11760758, filed 2026-08“My car acted like it haD a dead battery. This happened once before and after about 10 minutes when I tried starting it it started with no problems. this happened a couple of months the ago. This time, as I was sitting in the car the seat belt light came on but I couldn't wait for the issue to resolve.”
NHTSA complaint #11537330, filed 2023-08Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 42% |
| 2022 | 3 | 25% |
| 2021 | 6 | 40% |
| 2020 | 8 | 30% |
| 2019 | 9 | 41% |
| 2018 | 5 | 18% |
| 2017 | 6 | 19% |
| 2016 | 15 | 19% |
| 2015 | 4 | 8% |
| 2014 | 6 | 12% |
| 2013 | 19 | 12% |
| 2012 | 5 | 9% |
| 2011 | 2 | 8% |
| 2010 | 3 | 12% |
| 2009 | 3 | 8% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 4 | 5% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 8% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 19 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2020 Kia RIO
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Kia RIO
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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