2012 Kia Rio

$1,499
from
18
listings
$1K–$8K
price range
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Low$1,499
High$7,995
From$1,499
Avg Mileage136,111 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 18 active dealer listings as of

2012 Kia Rio Trims

All Trims Combined
From$1,499
$1K–$8K
18 listings136,111 avg miles
EX
From$2,900
41 listings|$3K–$12K
LX
From$1,499
290 listings|$1K–$19K
S
From$4,995
325 listings|$5K–$21K
SX
From$1,999
8 listings|$2K–$9K

2012 Kia Rio Pricing

Price Trend

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$3K$4K$5K$6K$8KMar 26Mar 26$2,900
2 data pointsAs of Mar 26

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Kia Rio Safety & Reliability

Elevated

The 2012 Kia Rio has a elevated safety risk profile with 0 recall campaigns and 50 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

0
Recalls
50
Complaints
3
Crashes
9
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 50 owners have filed complaints about the 2012 Kia Rio. ENGINE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Engine11
02Fuel/propulsion System4
03Vehicle Speed Control4
04Air Bags4
05Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
50 total across 1 model years (2012–2012)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Kia Rio Fuel Economy

31–32mpg combined
·
28-29city
·
36-37hwy
·
$1,350-$1,400/yr

Across 2 configurations, the 2012 Kia Rio returns 31–32 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
Rio - Manual 6-spd
32mpg
1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
29 city37 hwy~$1,350/yr-1/10 Poor
Rio - Automatic 6-spd
31mpg
1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
28 city36 hwy~$1,400/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2012 Kia Rio

31States

15% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 31 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2012.

Buying a 2012 Kia Rio?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2012 Kia Rio a good car to buy?

The 2012 Kia Rio has 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue area is engine, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

What's the gas mileage of the 2012 Kia Rio?

Fuel economy ranges from 31 to 32 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $53 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2012 Kia Rio?

ENGINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2012 Kia Rio, based on 50 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 2012 compare to other Kia Rio years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across Kia Rio model years. Visit the Kia Rio buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.

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