2012 Kia RIO
KNADM5A36C6021221
This 2012 Kia RIO is listed at $4,594 with 211,733 miles in Gastonia, NC.
Market Price Range
Vehicle Decode
- Body
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Engine
- 1.6L · Gasoline
- Doors
- 5
- Made by
- KIA CORPORATION
Safety
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $1,405 (−23.4%) over 70 days.
Asking prices recorded across 6 listing dates for VIN KNADM5A36C6021221, spanning 70 days.
Safety & ownership
The 2012 Kia Rio has 1 recall campaign as of July 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 31 MPG.
Recall campaigns
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICKia 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…NHTSA campaign 23V652000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA crash-test ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4/5
- Frontal crash
- ★★★★☆ 4/5
- Side crash
- ★★★★★ 5/5
- Rollover
- ★★★★☆ 4/5
Tested configuration: 2012 Kia Rio 5 HB FWD
EPA fuel economy (MPG)
Model-level data for the 2012 Kia Rio from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 29, 2026.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Auto Deals LLC | Gastonia, NC 28054 | $4,594 | 211,733 mi | 2026-08-18 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division One Motors LLC | Gastonia, NC 28054 | $4,594 | 211,720 mi | 2026-07-10 |
| Division One Motors | Gastonia, NC 28054 | $3,995 | 211,720 mi | 2026-06-29 |
| Infiniti of Greenville | Greenville, SC 29607 | $5,999 | 211,644 mi | 2026-06-09 |
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