2020 Kia RIO Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2020 Kia RIO, 4% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25 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.
“Wind shield fluid disappears when driven without use. Continually filling res. And within 10-15 miles fluid disappears. We cannot tell if there is fluid in the tank if needed and could cause visibillity problems while driving..”
NHTSA complaint #11391146, filed 2021-02, 25 milesVisibility (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 2020 Kia RIO
8 complaintsElectrical system
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 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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