2011 KIA RIO Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RIO years
- Fewer complaints than other years 19th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 KIA RIO. That ranks 19th out of 24 RIO model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (7 complaints, 29%), typically at around 89,130 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 24owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 KIA RIO problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 29% | 89,130 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 21% | 40,828 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 21% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 13% | 40,828 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 13% | 75,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 8% | 32,840 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 8% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 8% | 86,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 4% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | 3,679 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 KIA RIO recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 KIA RIO.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Coils, I have been through 6 sets of coils since I bought this car in 2011. This causes the engine to run rough , sputter & have no pick up when trying to accelerate. The 1st set I paid the dealer $125 a piece bc they said I must replace all 4 at once even though when 1 coil burned out under…
Painting peeling off the whole car. Itâs going to cause the car to rust.Defect in Kia painting process.
The engine and all electrical shuts down without warning. This happened three times in heavy traffic and nearly caused an accident. The engine stops running and the electrical components turn off which shuts down power steering and power brakes. Each time this has happened the electrical is…
It was 12/21/2022 at about 3:15 PM in the afternoon and I had just turned right into the parking lot of St. Alexius Medical Center, 1555 Barrington Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169. I took a left turn, and went north about fifty feet and stopped at a stop sign. A car was stopped at the same…
As i was driving straight through an intersection of which i had a green light, the vehicle coming the opposite way through the intersection failed to yield and took a left turn hitting me head-on. We were each going between 30-35 miles per hour. I slammed my head on the steering wheel, shearing my…
Other KIA RIO years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 RIO | 12 | 0 |
| 2022 RIO | 11 | 1 |
| 2021 RIO | 15 | 2 |
| 2020 RIO | 27 | 1 |
| 2019 RIO | 22 | 1 |
| 2018 RIO | 28 | 1 |
| 2017 RIO | 31 | 2 |
| 2016 RIO | 77 | 2 |
| 2015 RIO | 52 | 1 |
| 2014 RIO | 52 | 1 |
| 2013 RIO | 153 | 1 |
| 2012 RIO | 54 | 1 |
| 2011 | 24 | 0 |
| 2010 RIO | 26 | 0 |
| 2009 RIO | 39 | 0 |
| 2008 RIO | 46 | 1 |
| 2007 RIO | 46 | 1 |
| 2006 RIO | 74 | 1 |
| 2005 RIO | 37 | 1 |
| 2004 RIO | 38 | 2 |
| 2003 RIO | 74 | 3 |
| 2002 RIO | 128 | 1 |
| 2001 RIO | 223 | 3 |
| 2000 RIO | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 KIA RIO?
Owners most often report engine, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 KIA RIO?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 KIA RIO a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RIO model years, the 2011 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.