2013 Kia Rio electrical system problems
The 2013 Kia Rio has 28 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
28
Electrical System complaints
13%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“I WAS STOPPED FOR A STOP SIGN AT AN INTERSECTION WHEN FLAMES SHOT UP FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD! THERE WAS NO WARNING AT ALL THAT ANYTHING WAS EVEN WRONG W/THIS CAR! NO LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD...NO WARNING! *TR I QUICKLY PUT IT INTO PARK AND JUMPED OUT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS THERE IN A MATTER OF…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2013 Kia Rio have?
NHTSA has 28 complaints about the 2013 Kia Rio electrical system — 13% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.