2022 Kia Rio Problems, Recalls & Reliability
12 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2022 Kia Rio, alongside 1 recall campaign and 0 defect investigations. It scores 4/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.
Few reports
Where 2022 sits among all Rio years
What owners report
Recalls (1)
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at…
Technical service bulletins
20 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2022 Kia Rio. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2022 Kia Rio reliable?
The 2022 Kia Rio drew 12 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 4/100, scored against the model's worst year (2001).
What are the most common 2022 Kia Rio problems?
The top reported problems for the 2022 Kia Rio are other (2 complaints), latches & locks (2), and body & structure (1).
Does the 2022 Kia Rio have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2022 Kia Rio. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.