What is the fuel economy of a 2020 Kia Rio?

EPA figures for the 2020 Kia Rio reach 36 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2020 Kia Rio?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2020 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 2020 Kia Rio?

Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA for the 2020 Kia Rio, most often about: Unknown Or Other, Engine, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

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2020 Kia Rio

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 36 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
1.6L 4-cyl	Automatic (variable gear ratios)	Regular	33	41	36	249

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 21V936000

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Rio vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been manufactured with sharp edges that can damage the inner oil seal, resulting in reduced braking performance.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

40 complaints filed by owners for this model year (5 involving a crash, 9 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Unknown Or Other 8 Engine 5 Power Train 5

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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.