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Kia Rio 5: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2023 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2023 (97/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.
12 complaints · 0 recalls
10 complaints · 1 recalls
15 complaints · 0 recalls
26 complaints · 1 recalls
21 complaints · 1 recalls
27 complaints · 1 recalls
31 complaints · 2 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
77 complaints · 2 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
52 complaints · 1 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
51 complaints · 1 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
153 complaints · 1 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
52 complaints · 1 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
24 complaints · 0 recalls
Zeroing in on the 2023?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2023 Kia Rio 5’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2023 Kia Rio 5 head-to-head →