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2022 Kia

Rio

Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 1.6 L

Kia Rio: best and worst years
2022 Kia Rio

Closest available photo (2017 model year); you're viewing the 2022.

2017 photoEurovisionNimCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (AV-S1)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
120
Power to weight
0.047 hp/lb
Axle ratio
5.45
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
41 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
33 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
36 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$1,750EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
250 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
7/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
3/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
160 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
68 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
102 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
2,549 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol
90 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol
14 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
1
Owner complaints
10
Reported injuries
1

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES17%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER17%
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION8%
  • ENGINE8%
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING8%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM8%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 12 total.

Kia Rio: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
5 yr / 60k mi
Powertrain
10 yr / 100k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
10 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.