Does the 2012 Kia Rio have a timing belt or chain?

The 2012 Kia Rio has a timing chain. The expected cost for a Kia Rio timing chain tensioner replacement is between $465 and $560. Labor costs are priced between $374 and $470 while parts are priced at $101. You will come into many issues with an engine. You can have oil leaks and those need to be repaired as soon as possible. A gasket may be loose and that needs to be tightened up. A spark plug may pop off, causing engine issues. There could be excessive oil use, requiring the oil to be changed sooner than expected. A serious problem is the engine overheating. This may lead to fires and the vehicle exploding.