What is the fuel economy of a 2001 Kia Rio?

EPA figures for the 2001 Kia Rio reach 26 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2001 Kia Rio?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2001 Kia Rio. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2001 Kia Rio?

Owners have filed 355 complaints with NHTSA for the 2001 Kia Rio, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Air Bags, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Kia · 2001

2001 Kia Rio

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 26 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	22	28	25	355
1.5L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	24	29	26	342

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 03V352000

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, FUEL LEAKS MAY DEVELOP AT THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY BECAUSE OF QUALITY DEVIATIONS.

Campaign 04V179000

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE OF THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR IS SUBJECT TO FRACTURE OR CRACKING DURING REMOVAL OF THE QUICK CONNECT COUPLING SECURING THE MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLY TO THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE, OR WHEN FORCE IS ACCIDENTALLY APPLIED TO THE INTAKE NIPPLE DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS OR DURING ENGINE COMPARTMENT REPAIRS.

Campaign 05V159000

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MANUFACTURING FLAW THAT COULD CAUSE THE WHEELS TO CRACK UNDER LONG TERM DRIVING FATIGUE. IF CRACKS OCCUR, WHEEL NOISE AND VIBRATION WILL RESULT AND BECOME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER TIME.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

355 complaints filed by owners for this model year (32 involving a crash, 23 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine And Engine Cooling 55 Air Bags 33 Power Train 31

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.