Verdict
2022 Kia Rio: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2022 Kia Rio — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for sedan.
Owners filed 10 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 55% of 2022 sedans. Unknown Or Other leads the reports (20%). 1 safety recall campaign on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2022 sedans, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
10
Reports to NHTSA, 2022
Safety recalls
1
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
36
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 55% of 2022 sedans
The bar is this car's percentile among 2022 sedans by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Unknown Or Other issues lead owner complaints (20% of 10 reports), followed by back over prevention (10%).
+ 1 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 10 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11683479, ODI 11503292.
Recalls(1)
Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.
SteeringMay 2022 · 22V304000Details +Close −
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.
Risk: Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC235.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2022 Kia Rio 4 DR FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
- Not rated
2022 Kia Rio 5 HB FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
- Not rated
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio | 1.6L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S1) | 33 | 41 | 36 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2022 Kia Rio: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2022 Kia Rio?
Owners filed 10 NHTSA complaints about the 2022 Kia Rio — fewer complaints than 55% of comparable 2022 sedans, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2022 Kia Rio?
The most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (20% of complaints) and back over prevention (10%).
How many recalls does the 2022 Kia Rio have?
1 recall has been issued that affect the 2022 Kia Rio, covering components such as steering. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Kia Rio get?
The EPA rates the 2022 Kia Rio at 36 mpg combined.