2011 Kia Rio Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2011 Kia Rio, and owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2011 Kia Rio. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Kia Rio have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 53,931 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Coils, I have been through 6 sets of coils since I bought this car in 2011. This causes the engine to run rough , sputter & have no pick up when trying to accelerate. The 1st set I paid the dealer $12”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 23, 2025 · Engine
“Painting peeling off the whole car. It’s going to cause the car to rust.Defect in Kia painting process.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 29, 2024 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2011 Kia Rio. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 30 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 27–28 / 33–35 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Kia Rio model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Kia Rio model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Kia Rio | 0 | 3 |
| 2001 Kia Rio | 3 | 223 |
| 2002 Kia Rio | 1 | 128 |
| 2003 Kia Rio | 3 | 74 |
| 2004 Kia Rio | 2 | 38 |
| 2005 Kia Rio | 1 | 37 |
| 2006 Kia Rio | 1 | 74 |
| 2007 Kia Rio | 1 | 46 |
| 2008 Kia Rio | 1 | 46 |
| 2009 Kia Rio | 0 | 39 |
| 2010 Kia Rio | 0 | 26 |
| 2011 Kia Rio | 0 | 24 |
| 2012 Kia Rio | 1 | 54 |
| 2013 Kia Rio | 1 | 153 |
| 2014 Kia Rio | 1 | 52 |
| 2015 Kia Rio | 1 | 52 |
| 2016 Kia Rio | 2 | 77 |
| 2017 Kia Rio | 2 | 31 |
| 2018 Kia Rio | 1 | 28 |
| 2019 Kia Rio | 1 | 21 |
| 2020 Kia Rio | 1 | 27 |
| 2021 Kia Rio | 2 | 15 |
| 2022 Kia Rio | 1 | 11 |
| 2023 Kia Rio | 0 | 12 |
Checking a specific 2011 Kia Rio
How do I know if my 2011 Kia Rio has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Kia dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Kia models
- Sorento10,183 complaints
- Optima7,512 complaints
- Soul5,553 complaints
- Sportage4,699 complaints
- Forte2,553 complaints
- Sedona2,410 complaints
- Telluride2,026 complaints
- Sephia1,705 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.