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2 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.
2 known faults
On the Rio IV, the 1.2 84 hp concentrates clutch and gear selection problems according to testimonies gathered by Fiches-auto: juddering when cold, release bearing replaced several times, uneven pedal. A Rio IV 1.2 owners' forum thread also mentions a faulty clutch. These are a small number of individual reports, not a statistic.
Rio IV owners report electronic faults: central screen, multimedia, and an intermittent reversing camera that shows a black screen. Fiches-auto also cites occasional lighting and wiper problems. Kia's 7-year warranty does not cover the multimedia system (Caradisiac, maxi-fiche).
Rio IV owners report electronic faults: central screen, multimedia, and an intermittent reversing camera that shows a black screen. Fiches-auto also cites occasional lighting and wiper problems. Kia's 7-year warranty does not cover the multimedia system (Caradisiac, maxi-fiche).
Rio IV owners report electronic faults: central screen, multimedia, and an intermittent reversing camera that shows a black screen. Fiches-auto also cites occasional lighting and wiper problems. Kia's 7-year warranty does not cover the multimedia system (Caradisiac, maxi-fiche).
Rio IV owners report electronic faults: central screen, multimedia, and an intermittent reversing camera that shows a black screen. Fiches-auto also cites occasional lighting and wiper problems. Kia's 7-year warranty does not cover the multimedia system (Caradisiac, maxi-fiche).
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Compare prices of parts for the Kia Rio IV (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.