NHTSA Complaint #11493722 — 2013 KIA RIO
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11493722 |
| Vehicle | 2013 KIA RIO |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | VA |
Consumer Description
I own a 2013 Kia Rio While driving my regular speed limit, my car stopped working. I heard a loud knocking sound coming from the engine compartment and it also sounded like something was lose. I tried having the car jumped but it would not start. I had to get it towed to a mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle as the starter needed replacement, oil was leaking, and oil pan gasket need to be replaced. It was also noted there was internal engine damage, but I was not notified about this before the other repairs were done & approved by me. I also had my car in the shop for the same issue on January 24, 2022 and had an oil changed then but the issue was not fixed. The repair work was completed both times but the issues was not fixed. I was informed that I needed a new motor/engine. I only have 87,000 miles on my car.. All other models have been recalled already due to engine knocking because of carbon build up. I need Kia Corporate to right the wrong & do a Recall on 2013 Kia Rio or approved me for a free engine replacement. The engines are faulty. The AC is inoperable & need to be replaced. The tech. noted on piece of paper that both cv axle boots are torn, ECM codes, PO335 Crankshaft Position Sensor, PO011 Intake Crankshaft Position Sensor, PO014 Exhaust Crankshaft Sensor, PO441 Evap Purge Valve Soildroid. The engine wasn't replaced & no further work was completed. Engine failure 87,000 miles.
Related Complaints for the 2013 KIA RIO
Other ENGINE Complaints
#11715067
Case numberODI11697241
#11697241
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Rio. The contact had notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hy...
#11685367
Car started smoking while drive, lucky I was already pulling in my driveway.
#11684896
On July 17, 2025, shortly before 4am, my son's 2013 Kia Rio caught fire, while sitting in the driveway turned off, a...
#11640306
Engline starting smoking and the car was engulfed in flames.
Recent Complaints for the 2013 KIA RIO
#11711183
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle showed all defect warnings as described in recall #23v652 .To include loss of all hydraulic components. Your ...
#11711183
SERVICE BRAKES
Vehicle showed all defect warnings as described in recall #23v652 .To include loss of all hydraulic components. Your ...
#11711183
STEERING
Vehicle showed all defect warnings as described in recall #23v652 .To include loss of all hydraulic components. Your ...