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2012 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

7.3L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,263

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 2023529 · manufacturer campaign RC191

26 September 2023

Transport Canada lists: Borrego 2010–2011 · Cadenza 2014–2016 · Forte 2011–2013 · Forte Koup 2011–2013 · and 7 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the brake hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) could short circuit.

Why it matters

A short circuit could create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuse(s) for the HECU. Kia recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.

276,225 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 90% of 134 2012 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
168 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2012 Kia Rio have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the 2012 Kia Rio. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2012 Kia Rio get?
NRCan rates the 2012 Kia Rio at 7.3 L/100 km combined, emitting 168 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2012 Kia Rio for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,263 in fuel, producing roughly 3,373 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.