2016 Kia Rio engine problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 Kia Rio — 49% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My car is experiencing excessive oil consumption. Upon inspection, it was determined that the issue lies with my catalytic converter. I have discovered that this problem has been reported in other Kia vehicles. The information I found suggests that the oil I am using is being bypassed by the…”
filed Nov 22, 2025
“I was driving when my Kia stalled and shut off but was still playing music and driving. So I pulled over and then my Kia caught on fire and went up in flames.”
filed Jun 26, 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% |
| 2015 Rio | 23 | 44% |
| 2014 Rio | 24 | 47% |
| 2013 Rio | 53 | 35% |
| 2012 Rio | 23 | 44% |
| 2011 Rio | 7 | 29% |
| 2010 Rio | 4 | 15% |
| 2009 Rio | 7 | 18% |
| 2008 Rio | 3 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 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.