2013 KIA RIO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
216
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
39
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 KIA RIO
The 2013 KIA RIO has received a total of 216 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE. 39 technical service bulletins have been issued by Kia America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (53 complaints), Air Bags (34 complaints), and Electrical System (25 complaints).
Recalls for the 2013 KIA RIO
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2013 KIA RIO, potentially affecting up to 3,460,384 vehicles.
Recall 23V652000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
| 1,730,192 vehicles affected
Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Consequence: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner...
View full details →Recall 23V652000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
| 1,730,192 vehicles affected
Defect: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Consequence: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 KIA RIO
216 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 KIA RIO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 53 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 34 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 25 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 19 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesfuelingcharging Doorhatchport | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Case numberODI11697241
Vehicle showed all defect warnings as described in recall #23v652 .To include loss of all hydraulic components. Your reference Claim # [XXX]. I would like to know the status of this claim as the dealer still has my vehicle and now claims needs chassis repair , even though they earlier did an undercoat of vehicle in July per another recall. The dealer now estimates the repairs at over $5800 . Since they have had vehicle over 6 months and all my quote s to repair and held because of further defects, I wonder if this is a scam to defraud people thru your recall. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Vehicle showed all defect warnings as described in recall #23v652 .To include loss of all hydraulic components. Your reference Claim # [XXX]. I would like to know the status of this claim as the dealer still has my vehicle and now claims needs chassis repair , even though they earlier did an undercoat of vehicle in July per another recall. The dealer now estimates the repairs at over $5800 . Since they have had vehicle over 6 months and all my quote s to repair and held because of further defects, I wonder if this is a scam to defraud people thru your recall. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Safety Rating for the 2013 KIA RIO
The 2013 KIA RIO received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 KIA RIO
Kia America, Inc. has issued 39 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 KIA RIO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CS2311B_OWNRUB — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia now has an additional vehicle modification available for installation to help deter or thwart attempted thefts. This modification consists of a theft deterrent ignition cylinder protector and will be available to you free of charge...
CS2307_TSB_R4 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: ANTI-THEFT S/W LOGIC UPGRADE & DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2307) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the software logic of the...
SC264_DPSM — STRUCTURE
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGER MEMO - This document is the announcement to the dealer Parts and Service Managers that Kia is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign, as a preventive measure, to apply anti-corrosion material to the underbody components of certain 2017-2018 MY Forte vehicles manufactured from...
SC264_QA — STRUCTURE
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Voluntary Service Campaign (SC264).
PS739 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PITSTOP: LOW OIL PRESSURE AT IDLE AFTER GAMMA 1.6L GDI SHORT BLOCK ENGINE REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information equipped with a Gamma 1.6L GDI regarding a 'low oil pressure' concern during engine idle on vehicles engine due to a missing dowel pin, after a short block engine replacement. An...
TSB_ELE218_R1 — AIR BAGS
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CLOCKSPRING REPLACEMENT FOR AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON - DTC B1346/B1481 - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the driver's airbag...
WTY017_OWNR_UB — EQUIPMENT
WARRANTY EXTENSION - NOTICE TO RIO OWNERS - This document is notice to the owners of the 2012-2013 MY Kia Rio vehicles of the warranty extension on the driver's front airbag clock spring assembly to fifteen (15) years with unlimited mileage, starting from the date the vehicles were first put...
WTY017_OWNR_UB — AIR BAGS
WARRANTY EXTENSION - NOTICE TO RIO OWNERS - This document is notice to the owners of the 2012-2013 MY Kia Rio vehicles of the warranty extension on the driver's front airbag clock spring assembly to fifteen (15) years with unlimited mileage, starting from the date the vehicles were first put...
WTY017_REIMB_UB — AIR BAGS
WTY017: REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT - This document is the request for reimbursement form for 2012-2013 MY Kia Rio vehicle owners to submit to Kia in the event they have already paid for repairs covered under the extended warranty program.
TSBENG127_CLOSED — EQUIPMENT
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: INSPECTION FOR NOISE FROM ENGINE UNDER SPECIFIC CONDITIONS (SA141) - THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN CLOSED.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 KIA RIO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the KIA RIO
- 2008 KIA RIO — 57 complaints
- 2009 KIA RIO — 54 complaints
- 2010 KIA RIO — 38 complaints
- 2011 KIA RIO — 32 complaints
- 2012 KIA RIO — 70 complaints
- 2013 KIA RIO (current)
- 2014 KIA RIO — 73 complaints
- 2015 KIA RIO — 69 complaints
- 2016 KIA RIO — 108 complaints
- 2017 KIA RIO — 34 complaints
- 2018 KIA RIO — 33 complaints
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