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2014 Kia Rio

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 Rio.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2014 Kia Rio is a passenger car that uses a 3.9‑qt oil capacity with 5W‑20/5W‑30 API viscosity, is equipped with an Automatic 6‑speed transmission, and achieves EPA fuel‑economy ratings of 27/36/30 mpg. In its model‑year history the vehicle recorded 51 total owner complaints, a figure that falls far short of the 227 complaints logged in the worst year (2001) and is near the low of 3 complaints seen in 2000, while only a single recall has been issued. Thus, the 2014 model is associated with comparatively low complaint volume, reflecting a relative improvement in reliability within the Rio’s two‑decade complaint history.

Model year2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity3.9 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-20 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy27/36/30 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 w/ ISG · 760 w/ ISG CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 w/ ISG · 760 w/ ISG CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnOFFOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	171.7 in
Overall width	67.7 in
Overall height	57.5 in
Wheelbase	101.2 in
Curb weight	2573 lb
Track (front / rear)	59.4 / 59.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	63/37

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	27 / 36 / 30 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	88 cu ft
Cargo volume	14 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Rio of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.9–9.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.90 sec — 2012 LX 5-door Hatchback

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2013	SX 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-4	8.20 sec	16.60 sec	138 hp	FWD
2013	SX 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-4	8.20 sec	16.50 sec	138 hp	FWD
2012	LX 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-4	7.90 sec	16.40 sec	138 hp	FWD
2012	EX 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-4	8.90 sec	16.70 sec	138 hp	FWD
2012	EX 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-4	9.00 sec	16.90 sec	138 hp	FWD
2012	SX 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-4	9.50 sec	17.20 sec	138 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 3.9 qt of 5W-20 / 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3 · DOT 4
Engine Oil	5W-20 · 5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	3.9 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	94-101 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	53-56 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	14-17 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	22-30 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	14-17 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	22-26 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	65-80 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	145-203 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	.64-.86 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	5015-6785 ohms
Ignition Timing	3, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance	10 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPM	Idle rpm

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	.87-.98 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	3.72-4.38 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	48 w/ ISG
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	760 w/ ISG cca
Optional BCI Group Number	121R w/o ISG

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	62.0-68.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance	1.5 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	156-178 PSI. 14 maximum variation PSI.
Engine Compression	128-149 PSI. 14 Maximum variation PSI
Engine Oil Pressure	14.5 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	Idle rpm
Intake Valve Lash	Hydraulic in
Exhaust Valve Lash	Hydraulic in

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH REAR DISC / WITH REAR DRUM / WITH FN3
Torque Caliper to Bracket	16-23 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	36-43 ft-lbs / 58-72 ft-lbs
Wheel Application	15 inch WHEELS / 14 inch WHEELS
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.039 in
Brake Application	WITH REAR DISC / WITH REAR DRUM / WITH FN3
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.394 in / 0.866 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep M6 bolts: Step 1: 52 inch lbs.

2	104-112 inch lbs.; M8 bolts: Step 1: 7 ft. lbs.	104–112 in
2	14-17

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	13-16 ft. lbs.	13–16 ft. lbs
2	90

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Apply a 2.00-3.00 mm bead of Hyundai sealant or equivalent RTV to the front cylinder head corners of the upper and lower head gasket. Assembly of the cylinder head must be completed within five minutes of applying the liquid gasket compound.

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90 degrees	90 degrees

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

13-16 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

13–16 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs at 105,000 mi.

At 7,500 mi	Battery (inspect) · Body Fasteners (inspect) · Brake Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Suspension System (torque)
Every 7,500 mi	Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Body Fasteners (inspect) · Brake Pedal Assembly (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
At 30,000 mi	Battery (inspect) · Body Fasteners (inspect) · Brake Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Suspension System (torque)
Every 30,000 mi	Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Filter (inspect)
Every 37,500 mi	Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2014 Kia Rio sits near the midpoint of a relatively low‑complaint arc that began to rise sharply in 2011 and peaked again in 2013. In 2014 the model received 51 complaints and one recall, a decrease from the 153 complaints in 2013 and a slight uptick from 52 complaints in 2015, indicating a small rebound but still well below the 2001 peak of 227 complaints. The single recall in 2014 mirrors the one‑recall pattern that persisted from 2012 through 2015, with no major multi‑recall events reported that year. The top complaint areas—Engine (13), Service Brakes (5), Air Bags (3), and Power Train (3)—suggest that most issues were mechanical rather than safety‑critical, and the crash and fire complaint counts (7 each) are modest. Overall, 2014 falls in a period of relative stability with fewer complaints than the early 2010s, making it a reasonably safe choice if the vehicle has a clean history.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

102

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

7 involved a crash · 7 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13’14’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 51 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine13

Service Brakes, Hydraulic5

Air Bags,Structure3

Power Train3

Service Brakes, Hydraulic,Engine2

Electrical System,Engine2

Structure2

Electrical System2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V652000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/ModuleReported 25/09/2023

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… Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 102 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
CS2311_TSB_R4	2026-06-08	Structure	TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION: CYLINDER…
CS2312_TSB_R2	2026-06-08	Structure	TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER…
TSB_CS2312_R1	2026-02-18	Structure	TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER…
CS2311_OWNR_PC201	2025-12-19	Structure	CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: POSTCARD OWNER RENOTIFICATION (CS2311) - This document is…
TSB_CS2312	2025-12-17	Structure	TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2014 Rio take?

3.9 qt of 5W-20 OR 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2014 Rio have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Rio get?

EPA figures are 27 city / 36 highway / 30 combined mpg.