Kia Rio: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 38,657 Kia Rio cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2000 and 2024.
In a sample of 400 cars, 77.3% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, more often than average (51.5% across all models).
The most common defect is number plate light not working (properly) / missing (21.5% of inspected cars).
The RDW lists 2 recalls for this model; 19.9% of registered cars still have an open recall.
1.9% have an odometer reading the RDW marks as illogical, a sign of a rolled-back odometer.
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Most common APK defects
| Defect | Cars |
|---|---|
| Number plate light not working (properly) / missing | 21.5% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 18.8% |
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 17.5% |
| Airbag/seatbelt warning indicates a fault | 14.3% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 10.8% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 9.3% |
| Tyre damaged | 8.3% |
| Kingpin dust boot damaged and not sealing | 8.3% |
| Dipped/main beam not working (properly) | 7% |
| Disc/drum brake binding | 5% |
Share of 400 sampled cars (first registered 2012–2021) with this defect at an APK inspection since 2024. RDW Open Data: Geconstateerde Gebreken.
Common advisories
| Tyre(s) with tread depth of 1.6 to 2.5 mm | 22.8% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 9% |
| Steering or kingpin ball joint wear up to 1.0 mm | 2.8% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 38,657 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 19.9% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 1.9% |
| Used as a taxi | 0% |
| First registered | 2000 to 2024 |
All Kia Rio passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-11 | electrical system | – | 45,406 |
| 2018-04-23 | doors, bonnet and tailgate | serious | 1,089 |
Recalls registered with the RDW for this model; not every recall applies to every car. Check a plate to see if one is open.
Questions
How often does the Kia Rio fail the APK?
In a sample of 400 cars first registered 2012–2021, 77.3% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Kia Rio?
The most common APK defects are: number plate light not working (properly) / missing (21.5%), tyre tread depth insufficient (18.8%), tyre pressure incorrect (17.5%).
Does the Kia Rio have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 2 recalls. 19.9% of registered cars still have an open recall. Check a specific car by licence plate on factline.dev/vehicle.
Other Kia models
Picanto · Niro · Sportage · Ceed · Stonic · Venga · Cee · EV3 · EV6 · Xceed · Sorento · Proceed · Soul · Carens · EV5
Source: RDW Open Data (Gekentekende voertuigen, Geconstateerde Gebreken, Terugroepacties), CC0. Model grouping by Factline from RDW trade names. AI agents: factline.dev/llms.txt.