general problems of the 2014 Kia Motor RIO

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 2026 shop oil change), flashing cel, and loud rod knock after oil starvation. Kia corporate denied all extended warranty/campaign relief on 03/18/2025, stating the powertrain warranty expired in 2019 and "no campaigns" apply. This is inconsistent and deceptive: -u. S. Litigation: early complaints and law-firm summaries in in Hyundai and kia engine litigation ii (c. D. Cal. , 8:18-cv-02223) and related mdl explicitly referenced 2012–2019 kia Rios with 1. 6l gamma gdi for the exact defect (oil burn ? bearing failure ? seizure/fire risk). However, kia negotiated to exclude Rios from the final e2 class vehicles list (see kiaengineclasssettlement. Com faq #6), limiting relief to souls and select others despite the identical engine family. -canadian precedent: the mckenzie lake/strosberg class action explicitly includes 2012–2017 kia Rios with gamma 1. 6 gdi for the same issues, providing inspections/repairs—proving the defect transcends model badging. -safety & consumer impact: this selective denial violates magnuson-moss (unreasonable warranty conditions) and constitutes deceptive trade practices, as kia advertised these engines as reliable while knowing the failure mode. I request: immediate investigation, compelled goodwill repair (or full engine replacement), and documentation of how kia limited Rio coverage in settlement negotiations. Attached are all supporting records.

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 dealership within a reasonable distance from my current location. I am having issues with the dealership towing the Rio without charging me the amount of $1300. The engine had completely stopped. I towed the car from michigan to montana with a uhaul because of the recall issues.

The engine started to lose power, and the check engine light illuminated. The power drop was most noticable when accelerating from a stop. At times, randomly, the engine rpms would dip down to 200-300 at idle and would almost stall. Upon further investigation, the engine has been excessively consuming oil. I brought the vehicle to a local mechanic shop to get a detailed diagnosis, they informed me the catalytic converter was clogged and constricting exhaust flow. The engine has developed a ticking/knock. The catalytic converter, and an O2 sensor was replaced with that visit. The ticking/knock persists.

The contact owns a 2014 kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v652000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 15 mph, she noticed a burning smell and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that she made a u-turn and drove back to the residence. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 70,362. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Hydraulic electronic control unit hecu fire risk kia recall sent a letter they would repair, never called so I have called many times, keep repeating no repair part, an excuse.

Presento iluminacion del mal funcionamiento indicador lampara (mil),abs precaucion light,burning/melting small,and smoke from the engine compartment,engine with noise and broken estoocurrio el 03/08/2023, no tenia la informacion del problema y mande a reparar el motor $ 3,890. 00. Necesitoque ustedes me ayuden por este pago.

Smog check came back as Cadillac converter is failing.

Summer of 2021 - code that signaled a failure of the catalytic converter. Taken to kia to determine the issue which was confirmed to be a faulty catalytic converter that needed repair. After repairing the catalytic converter, oil began being consumed rapidly. This led to the oil light appearing roughly every two weeks. Oil was added to appropriate level when required and changed every 3000 miles. After about 3 months, a rattling noise was heard from the engine compartment. When taken to kia dealer no issues were found. Late February of 2023 the oil light and appeared while driving on the interstate and the engine began to seize with a large knocking noise coming from the engine. Independent auto mechanic determined that the engine was failing. Car currently runs with a loud knock in the engine.

Burning excessive oil, shooting oil out of the exhaust, car has less than 48,000 miles and it’s shaky when driven feels like it will stall and turn off. Had an oil change done in October 2022 then in early December the oil warning light lit up almost out of oil, had to stop at the nearest shop car was checked and advised to have another oil change I did. But it did not help the problem persists I have to keep adding oil. I am scared to drive the car and currently taking the bus to work. I know that’s a kia problem with excessive oil consumption.

Check engine light on and off, per test says the catalac converter.

The car has 93000 miles and it started making a knocking noise from the engine. I brought the car to a mechanic and told me the engine needs replace because the connecting rod was broken that there have been recalls for kia's for this problem. I went to the kia dealer for fix under warranty but they declined for lack of maintenance due to my first oil change was to long I did not retain my receipts. Than I researched to find out the government/this sight is investigating Hyundai-kia for this problem , the Rio was not on the original recall the case has been reopened in December to add the Rio so thats why I am here adding my car to the list.

While driving the car caught fire. A cause & origin inspection was performed and there is a hole in the engine block consistent with other known kia recalls. Georgia farm bureau insurance claim number pa000000314316.

The contact owns a 2014 kia Rio. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal knocking noise would emit from the engine. The contact stated that she was uncertain if any warning lights had appeared on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed her that there may be a recall on her vehicle. The contact then took the vehicle to a dealer where they informed her that she needed a new engine and diagnosed the vehicle with engine failure. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Catalytic converter has failed at 80,000 miles.

The car has been burning oil where I have to have it changed every week. I read that California has a lawsuit on lemon law against kia and Hyundai for burning engines and my 2014 kia Rio is included but I don't live in California. I am requesting you to do the same thing California is doing and do a lawsuit. I have all the receipts and proof every week I have to add oil because the engine burns oil too quickly.

The contact owns a 2014 kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v652000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

My car engine caught fire. The car was burnt. Driving to the store the car began to smoke and caught fire.

The contact owns a 2014 kia Rio. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming approximately 1/2 to 1 quart of oil per day. The air bag and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact the catalytic convertor was not operating as designed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

I was driving down a suburban street when my car engine caught on fire. I was able to stop and get out of the car safely. Although I had put the car in park and used the emergency brake, it rolled down the street until it hit a telephone pole, which it set on fire. The fire was primarily on the driver's side of the car. I had no reason to expect this fire to happen. A firefighter told me it should not have happened, and to do my due diligence.

Hi my car caught fire!! the car began smoking thick white smoke through the air conditioning and when we pulled off the street and opened the hood the car was in fire. I really don't feel safe in that car. This would be the 4th time I take it to the dealer. First 3 times was for the air container not working properly, evaporator and some other parts were replaced and now it went up in flames. They say the car is fine but I just don't feel safe any more. This happened 6/29/15 my car is only 8 months old I bought it 10/27/14. I am very concern for other people who have this same car it is not safe.

The contact owns a 2014 kia Rio. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong antifreeze and fuel odor and the engine warning indicator illuminated. The dealer stated that the engine was leaking. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 19,000.