2019 Kia Rio maintenance schedule

The 2019 Rio is part of the YB generation (2018-2023), sold as a sedan and hatchback. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2019 Rio needs, and when

All 11 of these items come from Kia's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Kia's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

Service	Interval	Source
Engine oil and filter 5,000 miles severe	7,500 mi / 1 year	Manufacturer
Engine air filter Inspect at 15,000	30,000 mi / 2 years	Manufacturer
Cabin air filter More frequent in dust	15,000 mi / 1 year	Manufacturer
Tire rotation Prevent uneven wear	7,500 mi / 6 months	Manufacturer
Brake fluid Inspect every 8,000 miles	48,000 mi / 4 years	Manufacturer
Engine coolant Then every 24,000 miles / 24 mo	120,000 mi / 10 years	Manufacturer
Transmission fluid Inspect at 60,000; CVT fluid severe 60k	Inspect, replace as needed	Manufacturer
Spark plugs Iridium	97,500 mi	Manufacturer
Serpentine belt Inspect; replace if worn	60,000 mi / 4 years	Manufacturer
PCV valve Inspect at 15,000	Inspect, replace as needed	Manufacturer
12V battery	Inspect, replace as needed	Manufacturer

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil: 5W-20, 4 qt
Coolant: Ethylene Glycol
Transmission fluid: SP-IV / SP-CVT1

Powertrains in this generation

1.6L 4-cyl (Gamma GDI), 130 hp, 6AT / 6MT, FWD
1.6L 4-cyl (Smartstream MPI), 120 hp, CVT (IVT), FWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Safety recalls

1 NHTSA recall for the 2019 Kia Rio

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Kia dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Latches/locks/linkages

NHTSA 21V622000

August 2021

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, 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."

Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC216.

Running costs

What maintenance typically costs

A typical year of maintenance: $434
Five years of maintenance: $2,170
The major service near 100,000 mi: $650

Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.

Other Rio model years

YB (2018-2023)

201820192020 2021 2022 2023

UB (2014-2017)

2014 2015 2016 2017

Shopping new? The Kia Rio guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

owners.kia.com (Manufacturer)

Researched 2026-09-16. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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