Kia RIO

Kia RIO — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Generations of the Kia RIO

Every body generation side by side — each links to its full story: market prices, facelift changes, recalls and live listings.

Generation Facelift Price today Units for sale Recalls Complaints
Generation 2 2018–2023 — $8,995–$15,425 737 6 129
Model-year brochures (6)

Model-year reference; equipment varies by market and trim. This is not a VIN build sheet. Browse library

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style. Price today — median asking prices across each generation's model years (current market).

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About the Kia RIO

The Kia Rio is a subcompact car manufactured by Kia from 1999 to 2023. It was discontinued due to declining popularity and broader economic factors. Body styles have included a three and five-door hatchback and four-door sedan, equipped with inline-four gasoline and diesel engines, and front-wheel drive.

Source: Wikipedia — Kia Rio, CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2018 53 $9,791 63% 85,115 mi
2019 106 $8,995 58% 90,562 mi
2020 161 $11,999 78% 69,495 mi
2021 86 $12,995 84% 62,015 mi
2022 98 $14,638 95% 47,735 mi
2023 233 $15,425 100% 41,139 mi

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2018 1 28 Engine, Electrical System, Air Bags
2019 1 21 Unknown Or Other, Engine, Air Bags
2020 1 27 Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Power Train
2021 2 30 Unknown Or Other, Steering, Service Brakes
2022 1 11 Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes, Latches/Locks/Linkages
2023 0 12 Unknown Or Other, Engine, Steering

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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