2019 Kia Rio recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Kia Rio; the most frequently affected component is latches/locks/linkages — latch. Owners filed 21 complaints, most often about unknown or other. Among the 21 model years of this model in the database, 2019 ranks #17 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints21

Crashes reported4in stored complaints

Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Latches/locks/linkages — LatchCampaign 21V622000 · 09 Aug 2021

Problem: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

Risk: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC216.

What owners complain about

Share of the 21 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Unknown or other8 · 38%

Engine6 · 29%

Air bags3 · 14%

Steering2 · 10%

Power train2 · 10%

Electrical system1 · 5%

Other/i am not sure1 · 5%

Back over prevention1 · 5%

When complaints were filed

20194

20203

20224

20234

20241

20252

20263

From owner complaints

The engine experienced a rod bearing failure resulting in internal engine damage and sudden loss of normal engine operation. The vehicle and failed engine components are currently available for inspection upon request. The engine failure occurred while the vehicle was traveling at high speed on the freeway, resulting…
Engine · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

My car had been broken into and was attempted to be stolen on December 22, 2022. A few months ago, a neighbor left a note on my car stating that someone was looking through the windows suspiciously. Today, December 12, 2023, my car was stolen from a paid for parking garage at my apartment complex with no cameras. The…
Electrical system · Dec 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 kia rio, the contact stated that while his daughter was driving at 42 mph, while in the left lane to go straight. Another vehicle was in the turning lane to make a left turn, the vehicle made a right turn instead and crashed into the vehicle left front tire causing the tire to explode with…
Air bags · Jan 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

The oil light flashed in the car once after an oil change, so I took the car back the very next day to the mechanic and he said there was no oil in the car at the time. He filled the car back up with oil, and by the end of the week, the car needed oil again, but no light indicated the car was low on oil. Months went…
Power train · Oct 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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