How many engine complaints does the 2013 Kia Rio have?

NHTSA lists 59 engine complaints for the 2013 Kia Rio, which is 39% of all 153 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Kia Rio engine?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the engine component on the 2013 Kia Rio.

Do 2013 Kia Rio engines catch fire?

NHTSA complaint data for the engine component includes 13 fire incidents and 1 injury among the 59 engine complaints, with a median failure mileage of 70,000.

At what mileage do 2013 Kia Rio engine problems usually happen?

The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2013 Kia Rio is 70,000 miles, according to NHTSA data.

How does the 2013 Kia Rio compare to other years for engine complaints?

The 2013 Kia Rio's engine complaints made up 39% of its total complaints, lower than the 54% share for 2012 and 56% for 2015 among Rio model years listed.

2013 Kia Rio Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 59 engine complaints for the 2013 Kia Rio, 39% of all 153 complaints filed for that year. Owners commonly report engine compartment fires, with 13 fire incidents and 1 injury logged, at a median failure mileage of 70,000. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Engine complaints: 59; 39% of 153
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 13
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 70,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report smoke coming from under the hood followed by visible flames in the engine compartment while the vehicle was parked or idling.
Some drivers describe smoke and flames starting while driving at highway or city speeds, forcing them to pull over and call the fire department.
Several complaints describe unusual whirring, clicking, or banging noises from the engine before smoke or fire appeared.
Owners report the vehicle catching fire even when parked and turned off, with no prior warning signs.
One complaint describes the idle stop-and-go feature stopping the engine at a light and then failing to restart when the driver released the brake.
A few owners mention oil consumption and engine misfiring before a fire occurred, despite a dealer finding nothing wrong during a prior inspection.

When 2013 Kia Rio engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 11, 2012, latest Feb 2, 2026.

59 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2012 Q3 to 2026 Q1; peak 2022 Q3 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2013 Kia Rio

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Rio model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20105 (19%)
20119 (38%)
201229 (54%)
201359 (39%)
201425 (48%)
201529 (56%)
201642 (55%)
201711 (35%)
201816 (57%)
20197 (33%)
20205 (19%)
20212 (13%)
20221 (9%)
20233 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2013 Kia Rio have?: NHTSA lists 59 engine complaints for the 2013 Kia Rio, which is 39% of all 153 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Kia Rio engine?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the engine component on the 2013 Kia Rio.
Do 2013 Kia Rio engines catch fire?: NHTSA complaint data for the engine component includes 13 fire incidents and 1 injury among the 59 engine complaints, with a median failure mileage of 70,000.
At what mileage do 2013 Kia Rio engine problems usually happen?: The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2013 Kia Rio is 70,000 miles, according to NHTSA data.
How does the 2013 Kia Rio compare to other years for engine complaints?: The 2013 Kia Rio's engine complaints made up 39% of its total complaints, lower than the 54% share for 2012 and 56% for 2015 among Rio model years listed.