2014 Kia Rio: fire, smoke or burning smell

8 of the 52 complaints about the 2014 Kia Rio describe fire, smoke or burning smell.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 15%
typical mileage: 76,500
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 27 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year

2020
2
2019
1
2018
3
2017
3
2016
7
2015
10
2014
8
2013
20
2012
4
2005
4
2004
3
2003
3
2002
6
2001
12

What owners say

Filed Aug 7, 2026 · AR · fire

Webwas deiving down the road and flames started shooting from underneath the hood we stopped car jumped out and looked back an whole front of car was on fire it burnt most of car

Filed Jun 3, 2024 · Brakes · 133,223 miles · MI · fire

The contact owned a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was serviced under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). After the recall remedy was completed, the dealer provided documentation indicating that engine rods #3 and #4 were failing and could soon cause the engine to explode if not immediately repaired. Approximately 2 weeks later while the daughter was driving at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle began to decelerate and emit smoke from underneath the hood. The driver was able to coast to the side of the road and safely exit the vehicle as it caught on fire. The fire department arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled since the fire consumed it. A dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The failure mileage was 133,223.

Filed Jul 11, 2022 · Engine · GA · fire

While driving the car caught fire. A Cause & Origin inspection was performed and there is a hole in the engine block consistent with other known KIA recalls. Georgia Farm Bureau insurance claim number PA000000314316

Filed Sep 13, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 130,000 miles · MS · fire

I was driving to take my daughter to work and I notice my car was smoking under the hood and I heard a popping sound and I started to pull over and once I did I realize my car was on fire up under the hood. I have a 2014 kia rio

Filed Jun 18, 2020 · Engine · 76,500 miles · VA · fire

I was driving my 2014 kia rio to work at approximately 7 am this morning with no noticeable problems until halfway to work which would be approx. 30 miles into my 52 mile drive. After I made a turn from a stop light, I noticed a weird smell as I drove and decided to stop the vehicle and check it out. 1st, I glanced in my rear view mirror, checking for any other cars before I pulled over, then everything else followed so quickly: saw smoke coming from the rear of my car, immediately hitting the brakes, which were not working now, smoke coming from the hood of the engine, using emergency brake, and the finally coming to a stop where I got out quickly as possible as the engine was engulfing the car in flames. I have no clue as to what has caused this. Note: there were no indications, such as check engine light, coolant temp, or any dash indicators, just weird smell and loss of brakes. I am including several photos.

Filed Apr 9, 2019 · Engine · 50,000 miles · NC · fire

My car engine caught fire. The car was burnt. Driving to the store the car began to smoke and caught fire.

Filed May 24, 2016 · Body, Engine · 18,700 miles · MO · fire

I was driving down a suburban street when my car engine caught on fire. I was able to stop and get out of the car safely. Although I had put the car in park and used the emergency brake, it rolled down the street until it hit a telephone pole, which it set on fire. The fire was primarily on the driver's side of the car. I had no reason to expect this fire to happen. A firefighter told me it should not have happened, and to do my due diligence.

Filed Jul 2, 2015 · Engine · 9,100 miles · PR · fire

Hi my car caught fire!! The car began smoking thick white smoke through the air conditioning and when we pulled off the street and opened the hood the car was in fire. I really don't feel safe in that car. This would be the 4th time I take it to the dealer. First 3 times was for the air container not working properly, evaporator and some other parts were replaced and now it went up in flames. They say the car is fine but I just don't feel safe any more. This happened 6/29/15 my car is only 8 months old I bought it 10/27/14. I am very concern for other people who have this same car it is not safe.