2014 Kia Rio engine problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2014 Kia Rio — 46% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am filing this complaint regarding Kia America's arbitrary denial of coverage for a suspected connecting-rod-bearing failure in my 2014 Kia Rio (85,000 miles). The vehicle exhibits classic symptoms of the Gamma 1.6L GDI defect: excessive oil consumption (bone-dry after ~1,200 miles post-January…”
filed Mar 20, 2026
“I tried to get the parts fixed from the recall. However, when I tried to get it serviced I was adviced that the parts would take a few weeks to arrive. With an appending move to Helena, Mt from Lambertville, Mi they informed me that they would not be able to fix the recall issues. There is no KIA…”
filed May 17, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar…
TSB_ENG222_R8 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 3, 2025TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar…
TSB_ENG222_R7 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 28, 2025
Engine problems in other Rio years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Rio | 5 | 19% |
| 2019 Rio | 6 | 29% |
| 2018 Rio | 15 | 54% |
| 2017 Rio | 11 | 35% |
| 2016 Rio | 38 | 49% |
| 2015 Rio | 23 | 44% |
| 2013 Rio | 53 | 35% |
| 2012 Rio | 24 | 44% |
| 2011 Rio | 7 | 29% |
| 2010 Rio | 4 | 15% |
| 2009 Rio | 7 | 18% |
| 2008 Rio | 3 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Kia Rio
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.