Trim Report

Kia Rio S2016

Includes:RIO|S
$1,500
Starting From
304
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 304 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $1,500
Max $20,695
From $1,500
Fresh

S Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$800
$800–$12K
33 listings94,697 avg miles
EX
From$2,299
26 listings|$2K–$15K
LX
From$650
256 listings|$650–$20K
S
From$1,500
304 listings|$2K–$21K
SX
From$4,495
4 listings|$4K–$11K

2016 Kia Rio S Pricing

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Where to Find Kia Rio S

Location data for all 2016 Kia Rio trims combined

30States

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 16% of listings are there. But with 30 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Kia Rio Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2016 Kia Rio trims

Elevated

The 2016 Kia Rio has a elevated safety risk profile with 2 recall campaigns and 77 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

2
Recalls
77
Complaints
7
Crashes
5
Fires
Recall Findings
23V6520002023-25-09
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 electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

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23V5940002023-24-08
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 Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 77 owners have filed complaints about the 2016 Kia Rio. ENGINE issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Engine19
02Service Brakes, Hydraulic11
03Unknown Or Other7
04Exterior Lighting4
05Unknown Or Other,engine4
77 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Kia Rio Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2016 Kia Rio trims

30–31mpg combined
·
27city
·
36hwy
·
$2,200-$2,250/yr

Across 3 configurations, the 2016 Kia Rio returns 30–31 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
31mpg
1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city36 hwy~$2,200/yr7/10 Clean
Rio Eco - Automatic (S6)
31mpg
1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city36 hwy~$2,200/yr7/10 Clean
Rio - Automatic (S6)
30mpg
1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city36 hwy~$2,250/yr7/10 Clean

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

Is the S Worth It?

Common questions about the 2016 Kia Rio S

How does the S compare to other Kia Rio trims?

The S occupies a distinct position in the Kia Rio range. See how it stacks up on the 2016 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2016 Kia Rio S?

Budget for standard S maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2016 has 2 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Kia Rio S?

For the S, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Kia Rio buyer's guide.

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