2012 Kia Rio Roof Rack Fits: New & Legacy

Every roof rack system that fits the 2012 Kia Rio, from Thule and Yakima, plus older racks that still fit. This Rio comes with bare roof.

  • Roof types: Bare roof
  • Rack systems listed: 6 across 2 brands
  • Crossbar lengths: 34" to 53" depending on system
  • Max rack load: up to 165 lb (always stay under your vehicle's roof limit)
  • Legacy fits: 1 current kit replaces older kit numbers

2012 Rio with bare roof

BrandSystemFit kitMax load (lb)Shop
ThuleThule Edge ClampKit 145140165Thule Rapid Traverse foot for vehicles 4 (out of stock)
ThuleThule Evo ClampKit 145140165Thule WingBar Evo 135
Thule SquareBar Evo 135
Thule Covers w/Locks & Keys for EVO…
YakimaYakima BaseLine FXFront: BaseClip 180 (B85-5); Rear: BaseClip 133 (B65-5)Yakima BaseClip 133
Yakima BaseClip 180
YakimaYakima BaseLine FXFront: BaseClip 127 (B41-5); Rear: BaseClip 131 (B62-5)Yakima BaseClip 131
Yakima BaseClip 127
YakimaYakima BaseLine TowersFront: BaseClip 180 (B85-5); Rear: BaseClip 133 (B65-5)Yakima BaseClip 133
Yakima BaseClip 180
Yakima BaseLine Towers
YakimaYakima BaseLine TowersFront: BaseClip 127 (B41-5); Rear: BaseClip 131 (B62-5)Yakima BaseClip 131
Yakima BaseClip 127
Yakima BaseLine Towers

Already own a rack? Reuse it

Older kits that fit this Rio. If you already have one, you may only need bars or feet:

  • Kit 1659 (older) is the same fit as current Kit 145140 for the bare roof Rio. Use it with Thule 480 Traverse or 480R Rapid Traverse feet.

Parts that fit your 2012 Rio

Cargo boxes for your 2012 Kia Rio

A cargo box mounts on the crossbars above. Check the box’s crossbar spread range and make sure your rear hatch opens clear of it. Boxes are oversized, so most are pickup at our Ashland store, where we’ll mount it for you.

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Bike racks for your 2012 Kia Rio

Roof bike racks clamp to your crossbars. Hitch bike racks need a receiver hitch — check whether yours is 1.25″ or 2″ before ordering.

Roof-mount bike racks

Shop all roof bike racks →

Hitch bike racks

Shop all hitch bike racks →

Buy used

Looking for a deal? Check Rack Trader for used racks and parts that fit the Rio.

Other Rio years

Fit info is compiled from Thule, Yakima and Rhino-Rack data. Always confirm against the manufacturer's install instructions and your vehicle's roof load limit.