How many 2016 Kia Rio owners reported engine problems?

NHTSA lists 42 engine-related complaints for the 2016 Kia Rio, making up 55% of the 77 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Kia Rio engine?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine issue on the 2016 Kia Rio.

At what mileage do 2016 Kia Rio engine problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 60,000 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower and much higher mileage.

Did any 2016 Kia Rio engine complaints involve fires?

Yes, NHTSA records 5 fire incidents and 1 injury among the complaints filed for the 2016 Kia Rio, several tied to engine-area failures.

How does the 2016 Kia Rio compare to other Rio model years for engine complaints?

The 2016 Rio's 55% engine complaint share is close to the highest among Rio model years, behind only 2018 at 57% and above most other years, which range from 9% to 56%.

2016 Kia Rio Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 42 engine complaints for the 2016 Kia Rio, 55% of all 77 complaints filed for the year. Owners report stalling, sudden power loss, engine fires, and excessive oil consumption, with a median failure mileage of 60,000. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Engine complaints: 42; 55% of 77
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 5
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 60,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Vehicles stall or lose power unexpectedly while driving at low to moderate speeds, sometimes restarting on their own after a pause.
Several owners describe engine fires starting under the hood, in some cases after hearing tapping or a loud boom sound beforehand.
Owners report excessive engine oil consumption that leads some dealers to recommend full engine replacement.
The accelerator pedal fails to respond even though the engine keeps running, forcing repeated pressing to get the vehicle moving.
Some owners hear abnormal clicking or knocking from the engine followed by oil loss and fractured internal engine parts.

When 2016 Kia Rio engine complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 21, 2016, latest Nov 22, 2025.

42 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2016 to Nov 2025; peak Nov 2023 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2016 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 2016 Kia Rio owners reported engine problems?: NHTSA lists 42 engine-related complaints for the 2016 Kia Rio, making up 55% of the 77 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Kia Rio engine?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine issue on the 2016 Kia Rio.
At what mileage do 2016 Kia Rio engine problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 60,000 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower and much higher mileage.
Did any 2016 Kia Rio engine complaints involve fires?: Yes, NHTSA records 5 fire incidents and 1 injury among the complaints filed for the 2016 Kia Rio, several tied to engine-area failures.
How does the 2016 Kia Rio compare to other Rio model years for engine complaints?: The 2016 Rio's 55% engine complaint share is close to the highest among Rio model years, behind only 2018 at 57% and above most other years, which range from 9% to 56%.