Kia Rio wiper blade sizes by year
The Kia Rio wiper blade sizes changed across the 2010–2023 range — 2 different front blade patterns appear in checked records. Select your exact year below to see the confirmed driver and passenger sizes. This model has a checked rear wiper blade — see the Rear column for size by year.
| Year | Driver | Passenger | Rear | Connector | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26" | 16" | 11" | 9 X 3 Hook | Open record → |
| 2022 | 26" | 16" | 11" | 9 X 3 Hook | Open record → |
| 2021 | 26" | 16" | 11" | 9 X 3 Hook | Open record → |
| 2020 | 26" | 16" | Unverified | 9 X 3 Hook | Open record → |
| 2019 | 26" | 16" | Unverified | 9 X 3 Hook | Open record → |
| 2018 | 26" | 16" | Unverified | 9 X 3 Hook | Open record → |
| 2017 | 26" | 16" | 11" | 9 X 4 Hook | Open record → |
| 2016 | 26" | 16" | 11" | 9 X 4 Hook | Open record → |
| 2015 | 26" | 16" | 11" | 9 X 4 Hook | Open record → |
| 2014 | 26" | 16" | 11" | 9 X 4 Hook | Open record → |
| 2013 | 26" | 16" | 11" | 9 X 4 Hook | Open record → |
| 2012 | 26" | 16" | 11" | 9 X 4 Hook | Open record → |
| 2011 | 22" | 16" | 14" | 9 X 3 Hook | Open record → |
| 2010 | 22" | 16" | 14" | 9 X 3 Hook | Open record → |
Rear shows a size only when checked sources support that exact model year. Otherwise it stays marked Unverified.
Kia Rio blade size changes by year
Blade sizes changed 2 times across the covered range — 2010–2011: 22"″ driver / 16"″ passenger / 14" rear; 2018–2020: 26"″ driver / 16"″ passenger; 2012–2023: 26"″ driver / 16"″ passenger / 11" rear.
Use the rows below to compare the listed Kia Rio blade patterns. Open a year link for the source notes before buying.
Before choosing a Kia Rio year
Use the year row first. The exact year page has the source notes for that record.
Check the rear column for your year because rear blade sizing is separate from the front pair.
Connector values appear only when checked for that exact year.
Do not use this model hub as the final purchase record. Open the exact year page first.
Kia Rio wiper blades — frequently asked questions
- What size wiper blades does the Kia Rio take?
- The Kia Rio wiper blade sizes changed across the 2010–2023 range. The most recent listed year uses a 26"″ driver and 16"″ passenger blade. Find your exact year in the table and open the year page to confirm before ordering.
- Are the driver and passenger wiper blades the same size on the Kia Rio?
- No. The checked records show the Kia Rio uses a 26" driver-side blade and a 16" passenger-side blade — the driver side is 10″ longer. Always buy the correct size for each side; a set labelled "driver and passenger" covers both.
- Does the Kia Rio have a rear wiper blade?
- Yes. Checked records for the Kia Rio include rear wiper data (11", 14"″). The rear blade size is separate from the front pair — open the exact year page to confirm the rear size for your model year.
- What connector type does the Kia Rio use?
- Checked records for the Kia Rio show: 9 X 3 Hook, 9 X 4 Hook. Connector data appears only when a checked source supports it for that specific year. Confirm the connector type on the exact year page before buying, especially if you're switching between blade styles.
- Can I use any wiper blade brand on my Kia Rio?
- Blade size determines physical fit, not brand. Any replacement blade matching the checked driver and passenger lengths for your exact year will fit the windshield. Confirm the connector type before ordering — some blade styles require an adapter that may or may not be included.
Look up a specific Kia Rio year
Select a model year to open the exact checked fitment record before choosing replacement blades.