What is the fuel economy of a 2015 Kia Rio?

EPA figures for the 2015 Kia Rio reach 30 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2015 Kia Rio?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2015 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 2015 Kia Rio?

Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA for the 2015 Kia Rio, most often about: Engine, Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

What is the safety rating of the 2015 Kia Rio?

NHTSA gave the 2015 Kia Rio (2015 Kia Rio 4 DR FWD) an overall 4-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.

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2015 Kia Rio

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 30 MPG.

Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)

Official crash-test ratings for the 2015 Kia Rio 4 DR FWD.

4/5

Overall

4/5

Frontal crash

4/5

Rollover

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.6L 4-cyl	Automatic (S6)	Regular	27	36	30	292
1.6L 4-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Regular	27	36	30	290

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

Campaign 23V652000

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driv

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

69 complaints filed by owners for this model year (8 involving a crash, 16 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine 23 Electrical System 9 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9

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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.