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2022 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

6.7L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,077

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.

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2022238 · manufacturer campaign RC162

6 May 2022

Transport Canada lists: Forte 2021–2022 · Rio 2021–2022

What is wrong

On a small number of vehicles, the bolt connecting the lower steering column universal joint may not have been properly tightened. If the bolt loosens, you could lose steering control.

Why it matters

A loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and tighten the lower steering column universal joint bolt, as necessary.

6 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 83% of 82 2022 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
159 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2022 Kia Rio have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the 2022 Kia Rio. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2022 Kia Rio get?
NRCan rates the 2022 Kia Rio at 6.7 L/100 km combined, emitting 159 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2022 Kia Rio for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,077 in fuel, producing roughly 3,095 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.