2011 Kia Rio Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
17/100
#16 most-complained of 19 Rio years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2011 Kia Rio has 24 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 17 out of 100 — #16 highest of 19 Rio model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is engine (9 complaints, 38% of the total). Complaints report 4 crashes and 3 injuries.
- Complaints
- 24
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 30
- 27.5 city / 34 hwy
Top 2011 Kia Rio problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine9 (38%)
- Airbags5 (21%)
- Electrical System5 (21%)
- Brakes4 (17%)
- Other2 (8%)
- Steering2 (8%)
- Structure & Body2 (8%)
- Fuel System1 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (4%)
2011 Kia Rio recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2011 Kia Rio fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 27.5 MPG
- Highway
- 34 MPG
- Combined
- 30 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,150
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2011 compared with other Rio years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2011 Kia Rio a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2011 Kia Rio ranks #16 of 19 among Rio model years (Complaint Index 17/100, verdict: Best). It has 24 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Kia Rio?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (9 complaints), airbags (5 complaints), and electrical system (5 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 61,000 miles.
- Does the 2011 Kia Rio have any recalls?
- No safety recall campaigns list the 2011 Kia Rio in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2011 Kia Rio?
- EPA rates the 2011 Kia Rio at 30 MPG combined (27.5 city / 34 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,150. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.