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Kia Rio problems: all generations

We have documented 2 generations of the Kia Rio: Rio III (2011–2017) and Rio IV (2017–2023). The one with the best score is the Kia Rio IV (6.7/10). Choose the generation or the year to see its faults, the engines best avoided and what to check before buying.

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  1. Kia Rio III

    2011–2017 · code UB

    Engines and gearboxes: 1.1 and 1.4 CRDi, 1.0 / 1.25 MPi

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    6.3 out of 10MotorFiable Score

  2. Kia Rio IV

    2017–2023 · code YB

    Engines and gearboxes: 1.1 and 1.4 CRDi, 1.0 T-GDI, 1.0 / 1.25 MPi

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    6.7 out of 10MotorFiable Score

Problems with Kia cars · Least reliable cars