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2020 Kia Rio

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

1

1 current

Combined

6.6L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,046

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2021730 · manufacturer campaign RC156

2 December 2021

Transport Canada lists: Rio 2020–2021

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the brake master cylinder could fail and cause reduced braking. If this happens, the driver may experience increased brake pedal travel and a change in brake pedal feel (soft or low pedal).

Why it matters

Reduced brake performance can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the brake master cylinder.

29 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 91% of 116 2020 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
151 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2020 Kia Rio have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the 2020 Kia Rio. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2020 Kia Rio get?
NRCan rates the 2020 Kia Rio at 6.6 L/100 km combined, emitting 151 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2020 Kia Rio for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,046 in fuel, producing roughly 3,049 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.