2014 Kia Rio Engine Problems
Engine problems account for 25 of 52 total complaints on the 2014 Kia Rio, or 48%. Six of these engine-related complaints involved fires, and the median mileage at failure was 60,000 miles. NHTSA lists no related recalls tied to this complaint set.
- Engine complaints
- 25
- 48% of 52
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 6
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 60,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report engine compartment fires that start with smoke or a burning smell, sometimes while driving at highway speed.
- Some describe sudden stalling or loss of power at speeds like 35 or 45 mph, with the engine unable to accelerate above a low speed despite high RPMs.
- Several owners report abnormal knocking noises coming from the engine, in some cases traced to a broken connecting rod.
- A few complaints mention antifreeze or fuel odors combined with an illuminated engine warning light and reports of engine leaks.
- Owners in multiple cases say a mechanic or dealer mentioned a possible Kia recall connected to the engine noise or failure, though no related recall is listed for this vehicle.
When 2014 Kia Rio engine complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 11, 2014, latest Mar 20, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2014 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems in the 2014 Kia Rio?
- NHTSA lists 25 engine complaints out of 52 total complaints for the 2014 Kia Rio, making up 48% of all complaints for that year.
- Is there a recall for the 2014 Kia Rio engine?
- No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for the 2014 Kia Rio engine complaints, even though some owners said a mechanic mentioned a possible recall.
- Did the 2014 Kia Rio engine problems cause fires?
- Yes, 6 of the engine-related complaints for the 2014 Kia Rio involved fires, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- At what mileage do 2014 Kia Rio engine problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2014 Kia Rio is 60,000 miles, according to NHTSA data.