2016 Kia Rio
2016 Kia Rio in NHTSA data: length 405–436 cm, curb weight 1,124–1,131 kg and 2 recall campaigns.
2016 Kia Rio at a glance
NHTSA lists 2 specification rows for the 2016 Kia Rio. Overall length is 405–436 cm (159.4–171.7 in), width 172 cm, height 146 cm and wheelbase 257 cm (101.2 in). Curb weight is 1,124–1,131 kg (2,478–2,493 lb). Against the 2015 model year NHTSA lists overall length 405–436 cm (2015: 405–436 cm) and curb weight 1,124–1,131 kg (2015: 1,124–1,131 kg).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIO 4DR SEDAN | 436 cm171.7 in | 172 cm67.7 in | 146 cm57.5 in | 257 cm101.2 in | 1,131 kg2,493 lb |
| RIO 5DR HATCHBACK | 405 cm159.4 in | 172 cm67.7 in | 146 cm57.5 in | 257 cm101.2 in | 1,124 kg2,478 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2016 Kia Rio
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year, 1 of them with an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V652000 | 25 September 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an… NHTSA: park outside |
| 23V594000 | 24 August 2023 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety… |
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Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.