Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Kia Rio
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Kia Rio has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 22 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V622000 Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 8 complaints
- Engine 6 complaints
- Air Bags 3 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Steering 2 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 1 complaint
Of the 22 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 22 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
With no significant safety recalls and a moderate number of owner complaints, the 2019 Kia Rio offers a reliable driving experience, though certain systems, particularly the engine, require attention due to reported issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$3,500 | common |
| air bags | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
| steering | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil change every 5,000 miles
- tire rotation every 6,000 miles
- brake pad replacement every 30,000 miles
- coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- transmission service every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- engine misfires or rough idling
- difficulty in steering
- airbag warning light on dashboard
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Kia Rio at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.