NHTSA has evaluated 2 variants of the 2023 Kia Rio under the New Car Assessment Program. An overall star rating was not assigned.
Laboratory barrier crash test scores and rollover resistance evaluations
Detailed laboratory breakdown across frontal driver/passenger, side barrier/pole, and rollover resistance
| Tested Drivetrain / Variant | Overall Score | Frontal Impact | Front Driver | Front Pass. | Side Impact | Side Barrier | Side Pole | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 HB FWD NHTSA ID: #18799 | Not Rated | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | — |
| 4 DR FWD NHTSA ID: #18798 | Not Rated | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | — |
NHTSA-verified advanced crash avoidance and driver assistance technology equipment status for 2023 Kia Rio
Explore owner problem reports, recall campaigns, and EPA fuel economy for this model year
Key performance indicators, EPA fuel economy specs, powertrain variants, and summary ratings.
NHTSA defect complaints breakdown across all vehicle subsystems and recurring symptoms.
Official recall campaigns, safety defect descriptions, and manufacturer free remedy instructions.
EPA fuel economy ratings, electric range, and annual energy cost benchmarks.
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2023 Kia Rio
An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not on file for the 2023 Kia Rio in AutoUtility's current dataset.
NHTSA tests a targeted annual selection of passenger vehicles; vehicles not included in the annual testing program do not have official 5-Star ratings published.
NHTSA NCAP records evaluate recommended crash avoidance technologies including Forward Collision Warning (Not Standard), Lane Departure Warning (Not Standard), and Crash Imminent Braking (Not Standard).
NHTSA evaluates whether crash avoidance systems meet federal performance specifications on test tracks.
Crash test star ratings and driver assistance evaluations on this page are published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.