Kia Rio 2012

2012 Kia Rio: what owners report

• On the 2011-2016 Rio with the 1.2 petrol, French owners report the clutch more than anything else, in more than a quarter of reviews.2011–2016
• German inspectors find worn springs and shock absorbers on the third generation (2011-2017) from its first test, plus worn brake discs and faulty rear lights on older cars.2011–2017
• Lighting is a recurring inspection fault on both the 2011-2017 and 2017-on generations, including misaimed low beams and headlight faults.2011–2021
• ADAC credits the third generation with solid workmanship, a precise manual gearbox and good front space, and its breakdown rate fell from 23 per 1,000 cars for 2013 to under 16 for 2015.2011–2017