2016 Kia Rio engine problems
The 2016 Kia Rio has 41 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 37% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
41
Engine complaints
37%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“I was driving down the road and suddenly my check engine light starts flashing and the vehicle starts surging. I pull over and shut the car off. I get outside to the hood to open it, as there is steam coming out, and as I put my hand on the hood release, a fire erupts from the engine going over my…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2016 Kia Rio have?
NHTSA has 41 complaints about the 2016 Kia Rio engine — 37% 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.