2021 Kia RIO
3KPA35AC9ME398128
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 3KPA35AC9ME398128- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 36 MPG combined.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2021 Kia Rio has 2 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 36 MPG.
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Rio vehicles.NHTSA campaign 21V936000
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STEERINGKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles.NHTSA campaign 22V304000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2021 Kia Rio from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a Kia RIO over the last 6 months — the market firmed $192 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $13,430 |
| May 2026 | $12,998 |
| June 2026 | $13,790 |
| July 2026 | $13,866 |
| August 2026 | $13,002 |
| September 2026 | $13,622 |
Market by model year
Gen 2 · 2018–2023What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 202 | $16,368 | 100% | 49,672 mi |
| 2022 | 110 | $14,794 | 90% | 60,788 mi |
| 2021 | 93 | $13,335 | 81% | 73,458 mi |
| 2020 | 122 | $11,358 | 69% | 81,053 mi |
| 2019 | 110 | $10,030 | 61% | 88,062 mi |
| 2018 | 83 | $9,889 | 60% | 91,071 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
