2004 KIA RIO
2 recalls, 53 complaints - 19 TSBs
05V557000 Dec 12, 2005
CHILD SEAT
Defect Description
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, 'CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS.' CERTAIN CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORS WILL NOT FULLY LATCH ONTO THE LOWER LATCH ANCHORS LOCATED BETWEEN THE REAR SEAT BACK AND REAR SEAT CUSHION BECAUSE OF... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, IF THE CHILD SEAT IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER ANCHORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
04V179000 Apr 9, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE OF THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR IS SUBJECT TO FRACTURE OR CRACKING DURING REMOVAL OF THE QUICK CONNECT COUPLING SECURING THE MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLY TO THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE, OR WHEN FORCE IS ACCIDENTALLY APPLIED TO THE INTAKE NIPPLE DURING THE VEHICLE ... Read more
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
Complaint Statistics
53 total complaints
5 crashes 2 fires 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| WHEELS | 3 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 2, 2024
Incident date: Mar 1, 2024
Upper control arm... Rusted through see attached pictures
WHEELS
Mar 2, 2024
Incident date: Mar 1, 2024
Upper control arm... Rusted through see attached pictures
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 20, 2019
Incident date: Apr 17, 2019
MY WIFE GOT LOCKED IN HER CAR IN THE GARAGE AT HOME. THERE IS A SPRING ON THE DOOR LATCH THAT HOLDS UP A LEVER, THAT BROKE, CAUSING THE LEVER TO DROP AND JAM THE LOCK LEVER. WHEN SHE TRIED TO UNLOCK HER DOOR IT WOULD NOT RELEASE AND THE AUTO LOCK FUNCTION KEPT THE OTHER DOORS LOCKED TOO. WE WER... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 28, 2019
Incident date: Feb 28, 2019
TAKATA RECALL 2004 KIA RIO LOCKS IN CAR BROKEN UNABLE TO UNLOCK AND GET OUT THE CAR I DON'T KNOW IF THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE LOCKING SYSTEM AND IT HAS BECOME A MAJOR PROBLEM
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Aug 22, 2016
Incident date: Nov 4, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA RIO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MULTIPLE INDEPENDENT MECHANICS AND A DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BEARING NEEDED TO REPLACED. THE WH... Read more
WHEELS
Jun 16, 2015
Incident date: Mar 7, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA RIO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE WHEEL BEARING AND THE HUB FROM BOTH REAR WHEELS DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WHEEL BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTA... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Jul 10, 2014
Incident date: Jul 2, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA RIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR FAILED TO OPEN WHEN USING THE KEY OR BY MANUALLY PULLING THE LOCK. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT IN ORDER TO ENTER THE VEHICLE SHE HAD TO DO SO THROUGH THE FRONT PASSENGERS DOOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Feb 20, 2014
Incident date: Feb 19, 2014
TL-THE CONTACT CT OWNS A 2004 KIA RIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER AND HEATING SYSTEM FAILED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER AND HEAT BUTTON HAD TO BE HELD IN TO BE ABLE TO HAVE THE WINDSHIELD DEFROST AND HEAT SYSTEM OPERATE. THE MANUF... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Nov 19, 2012
Incident date: Nov 18, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA RIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUAL DOOR LOCKS ON BOTH THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOORS WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE CONTACT HAD TO ENTER THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR AND EXIT IN THE SAME MANNER. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 15, 2012
Incident date: Dec 18, 2011
VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS AGO. ON THE APPROXIMATE INCIDENT DATE, THE CLUTCH PEDAL FAILED TO ACTUATE THE CLUTCH AFTER PRODUCING A LOUD NOISE. INSPECTION AT A REPAIR FACILITY REVEALED FAILURE IN SEVERAL CLUTCH COMPONENTS AND A METAL FATIGUE FAILURE IN THE CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDAL ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dec 17, 2011
Incident date: Apr 27, 2011
THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE, KIA SAYS THEY SENT A NOTIFICATION TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER, YEARS AGO. WE FEEL THAT WE WERE ENTITLED TO A RECALL NOTICE BEFORE THE CAR BURNED DOWN. WE FEEL THIS IS NOT A SMALL RECALL, IT WAS A FIRE, A FIRE IS VERY DANGEROUS AND CAN BURN AND KILL PEOPLE. WE HAD 22 KIAS RIOS IN... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Aug 25, 2011
Incident date: Apr 27, 2011
OUR CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. KIA SAYS THAT RECALL NOTICES WERE SENT OUT TO THE PREVIOUS OWNER TO TAKE THE CAR TO A KIA DEALER FOR REPAIRS. NOTICE WAS SENT OUT YEARS AGO (2002). KIA KNEW THAT THE REPAIRS WERE NEVER DONE BECAUSE NO DEALERSHIP HAD BILLED KIA FOR REPAIRS. FOR NINE (9) YEARS THIS CAR WAS ... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 5, 2010
Incident date: Nov 6, 2010
I WAS AT A STOP SIGN AND MY 2004 KIA RIO DIED , I PUSHED IT TO THE MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THE TIMING BELT LOST ITS TEETH AND THERE IS NOW NO COMPRESSION IN 3 AND 4 , THE MILEAGE ON CAR IS 68040. I WAS TOLD BASICALLY THE ENGINE IS TOAST AND I WASN'T EVEN MOVING ,I WAS TOLD BY A COUPLE OF MECHANICS TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 13, 2010
Incident date: Nov 16, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA RIO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE ENGINE COMPLETELY STALLED AND THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE ENGINE WOULD RESTART AFTER WAITING FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE MINUTE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Sep 7, 2010
Incident date: Sep 1, 2010
THE LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM CAME LOOSE FROM THE CAR, PULLING THE CV AXLE OUT OF PLACE. THE LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS BOLTED BACK INTO PLACE AND THE CV AXLE SHAFT WAS REPAIRED. *TR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 20, 2009
Incident date: Jun 17, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA RIO. WHEN THE CONTACT APPROACHED A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE BEGAN ACCELERATING AND A NOISE WAS PRESENT IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED ON THREE OCCASIONS WITHIN THE LAST 1000 MILES. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 3, 2009
Incident date: Feb 21, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA RIO. WHILE PULLING UP TO A PARKING LOT AT 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE ENGINE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. SHE WAS NEAR A TIRE SHOP AT THE TIME AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TIMING BELT FAILED. SHE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 18, 2008
Incident date: Nov 10, 2008
I HAVE A 2004 KIA RIO. I HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE TILL THE MONTH OF OCTOBER WHEN IT FAILED INSPECTION FOR EMISSIONS. I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP AND IT TOOK A WHILE BEFORE THEY FOUND OUT IT WAS A SENSOR. SO THEN I HAD THE CAR BACK FOR A WEEK AND MY HUSBAND WHO DRIVES THE CAR EVERYDAY WAS DRIVI... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Sep 3, 2008
Incident date: Aug 22, 2008
ON FRIDAY, 8/22/08, THE VEHICLE STALLED AFTER BEING DRIVEN FOR LESS THAN A QUARTER OF A MILE FROM MY HOME AND IN A 25 M.P.H. ZONE. ON MONDAY 8/25/08, I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THERE I MET WITH THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN FELT THAT ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
Mar 28, 2008
Incident date: Mar 26, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA RIO. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 50-55 MPH UPHILL, THE VEHICLE BEGAN WEAVING, VIBRATING, AND SHAKING. THE FAILURE RECURRED THE SAME DAY. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE LATERAL STABILIZER BAR FAILED. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER, AWAITING THE PARTS TO ARRIVE. TH... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 5, 2008
Incident date: Feb 29, 2008
THE CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED ON THE DRIVER SIDE OR THE PASSENGER SIDE. NOTHING WAS DONE TO FIX IT .THE CAR NOW HAS TO HAVE THE WHOLE FRONT END FIXED AND NEED TO HAVE THEM CHECKED TO SEE WHY THEY DIDN'T DEPLOY. *TR
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 4, 2007
Incident date: Aug 18, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA RIO CINCO. WHILE DRIVING 30, 45, OR 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND THE DIAGNOSTIC SHOWED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG. THE MANUFACTURE STATED THAT THE INVESTIGATION WAS CLOSED SINCE THE DEALER C... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 4, 2007
Incident date: Aug 18, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA RIO CINCO. WHILE DRIVING 30, 45, OR 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AND THE DIAGNOSTIC SHOWED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG. THE MANUFACTURE STATED THAT THE INVESTIGATION WAS CLOSED SINCE THE DEALER C... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 27, 2007
Incident date: Dec 18, 2003
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA RIO. THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON CRASH WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES WHILE WEARING HIS SEAT BELT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. NO OTHER VEHICLE INFORMATION WAS AVAILABL... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 12, 2006
Incident date: Dec 10, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS A LOST OF ENGINE POWER WAS NOTICED. THERE WERE NO ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS TO ALERT THE CONTACT OF AN ENGINE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THE ENGINE BLEW OUT DUE TO THE PRESEN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 7, 2006
Incident date: Apr 1, 2005
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER SIX TIMES BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 12/01/06. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Nov 3, 2006
Incident date: Oct 26, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE'S TIMING BELT CHIPPED AND DENTED AN ENGINE PISTON. THE SERVICE DEALER DETERMINED THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 3, 2006
Incident date: Nov 2, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS BELOW 25 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT DOWNSHIFT, CAUSING SEVERE HESITATION. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE PROBLEM WAS IN THE TRANSMISSION AND NO REPAIR WAS AVAILABLE. 11/30/06. *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Nov 2, 2006
Incident date: Nov 1, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S FRONT END MADE A LOUD CLANKING NOISE AND WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED UPON EXAMINATION THAT BOTH ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE ROTORS. THEN, THE VEHICLE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR END, AND WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL D... Read more
WHEELS
Nov 2, 2006
Incident date: Nov 1, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S FRONT END MADE A LOUD CLANKING NOISE AND WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED UPON EXAMINATION THAT BOTH ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE ROTORS. THEN, THE VEHICLE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR END, AND WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL D... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Nov 2, 2006
Incident date: Nov 1, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S FRONT END MADE A LOUD CLANKING NOISE AND WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED UPON EXAMINATION THAT BOTH ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE ROTORS. THEN, THE VEHICLE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR END, AND WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL D... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Nov 2, 2006
Incident date: Nov 1, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE'S FRONT END MADE A LOUD CLANKING NOISE AND WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED UPON EXAMINATION THAT BOTH ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE ROTORS. THEN, THE VEHICLE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR END, AND WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL D... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jul 17, 2006
Incident date: Jan 19, 2005
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON JANUARY 19TH 2005, IT HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE CARBURETOR AND A BAD ODOR THAT COMES FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO SOLD TO THE CONTACT WITHOUT NOTIFICATION OF RECALL DEFECT TO THE CARBURETOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jul 17, 2006
Incident date: Jan 19, 2005
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON JANUARY 19TH 2005, IT HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE CARBURETOR AND A BAD ODOR THAT COMES FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO SOLD TO THE CONTACT WITHOUT NOTIFICATION OF RECALL DEFECT TO THE CARBURETOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKE... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 17, 2006
Incident date: Jan 19, 2005
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON JANUARY 19TH 2005, IT HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE CARBURETOR AND A BAD ODOR THAT COMES FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO SOLD TO THE CONTACT WITHOUT NOTIFICATION OF RECALL DEFECT TO THE CARBURETOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 17, 2006
Incident date: Jan 19, 2005
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON JANUARY 19TH 2005, IT HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE CARBURETOR AND A BAD ODOR THAT COMES FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO SOLD TO THE CONTACT WITHOUT NOTIFICATION OF RECALL DEFECT TO THE CARBURETOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Jul 17, 2006
Incident date: Jan 19, 2005
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON JANUARY 19TH 2005, IT HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE CARBURETOR AND A BAD ODOR THAT COMES FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO SOLD TO THE CONTACT WITHOUT NOTIFICATION OF RECALL DEFECT TO THE CARBURETOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 26, 2006
Incident date: Jun 23, 2006
MY 2004 KIA RIO STARTED TO STALL AT STOP SIGNS AND LIGHTS @ 24,000 I AM ALSO EXPERIENCING ERRATIC TACHOMETER READINGS (UP AND DOWN) AND I HAVE HAD A CONTINUED ROUGH IDLE. I HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR TO MY DEALER ON MORE THAN 6 OCCASIONS AND AT THAT POINT THEY ONLY RETURNED THE COMPUTER CHIP AND TOLD ME... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 26, 2006
Incident date: Jun 23, 2006
MY 2004 KIA RIO STARTED TO STALL AT STOP SIGNS AND LIGHTS @ 24,000 I AM ALSO EXPERIENCING ERRATIC TACHOMETER READINGS (UP AND DOWN) AND I HAVE HAD A CONTINUED ROUGH IDLE. I HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR TO MY DEALER ON MORE THAN 6 OCCASIONS AND AT THAT POINT THEY ONLY RETURNED THE COMPUTER CHIP AND TOLD ME... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 26, 2006
Incident date: Jun 23, 2006
MY 2004 KIA RIO STARTED TO STALL AT STOP SIGNS AND LIGHTS @ 24,000 I AM ALSO EXPERIENCING ERRATIC TACHOMETER READINGS (UP AND DOWN) AND I HAVE HAD A CONTINUED ROUGH IDLE. I HAVE BROUGHT THE CAR TO MY DEALER ON MORE THAN 6 OCCASIONS AND AT THAT POINT THEY ONLY RETURNED THE COMPUTER CHIP AND TOLD ME... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Mar 17, 2006
Incident date: Mar 17, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE STOPPED WHEN HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT TAKEN AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE CALIPERS WERE BLOWN OUT... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Feb 13, 2006
Incident date: Feb 1, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE THE ACCELERATOR WAS PRESSED DOWN FOR A DISTANCE. THE LEVER THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE HOUSING BLOCK WAS MANUALLY PUSHED BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALERSHIP WHICH DETERMINED THE HOUSING UNIT NE... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Feb 8, 2006
Incident date: Feb 8, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. THE RETAINING NUT ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM LOOSENS, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS NOT TO FUNCTION. THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED AND TIGHTENED THE RETAINING NUT, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALERTED HOWEVER, NO OTHER ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 23, 2005
Incident date: Jul 28, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED VEHICLE JERKED AND CUT OUT. WHEN THIS HAPPENED THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME , ON AND THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVEN TIMES, AND THEY STATED IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THEY REPLACED THE ELECTRICAL THROTTLE MODULE EVERY TIME, AND STAT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 23, 2005
Incident date: Jul 28, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED VEHICLE JERKED AND CUT OUT. WHEN THIS HAPPENED THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME , ON AND THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVEN TIMES, AND THEY STATED IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THEY REPLACED THE ELECTRICAL THROTTLE MODULE EVERY TIME, AND STAT... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
May 4, 2005
Incident date: Dec 10, 2004
CONTACT STATES: THE DEALER DESCRIBED THE PROBLEM AS A FUEL COMPATIBILITY/TEMPERATURE PROBLEM. CONTACT SAYS THAT THE VEHICLE RUNS ROUGH WHEN COLD, AND THAT IT CUTS OUT WHEN CHANGING GEARS. DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT HE WOULD LET HIS VEHICLE WARM UP BEFORE HE BEGINS TO DRIVE, AND HE ALWAYS DOES. HOWEVER... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
May 2, 2005
Incident date: Mar 14, 2005
DEALER CHANGED COMPUTER, WIRING HARNESS , 2 INJECTORS, PLUG, TIMING BELT, SENSOR AND REPLACED COMES SWITCHES . BOUGHT A 2004 KIA RIO IN MARCH 2005. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR THE PAST 3 WEEKS. THE CONSUMER PICKED THE CAR UP AT THE SHOP, AND IT DIDN'T MAKE IT OFF THE LOT BEFORE THE CAR BROKE DO... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
May 2, 2005
Incident date: Mar 14, 2005
DEALER CHANGED COMPUTER, WIRING HARNESS , 2 INJECTORS, PLUG, TIMING BELT, SENSOR AND REPLACED COMES SWITCHES . BOUGHT A 2004 KIA RIO IN MARCH 2005. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR THE PAST 3 WEEKS. THE CONSUMER PICKED THE CAR UP AT THE SHOP, AND IT DIDN'T MAKE IT OFF THE LOT BEFORE THE CAR BROKE DO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 2, 2005
Incident date: Mar 14, 2005
DEALER CHANGED COMPUTER, WIRING HARNESS , 2 INJECTORS, PLUG, TIMING BELT, SENSOR AND REPLACED COMES SWITCHES . BOUGHT A 2004 KIA RIO IN MARCH 2005. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR THE PAST 3 WEEKS. THE CONSUMER PICKED THE CAR UP AT THE SHOP, AND IT DIDN'T MAKE IT OFF THE LOT BEFORE THE CAR BROKE DO... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Jan 26, 2005
Incident date: Jan 17, 2005
DURING A FRONTAL-IMPACT ACCIDENT, THE DRIVER AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY UNTIL AFTER I HIT THE STEERING WHEEL. I THEN SAW THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOY. NEITHER THE SEAT BELT NOR THE AIRBAG STOPPED ME FROM HITTING THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSING CHEST WALL CONTUSIONS AND MUSCLE STRAINS IN CHEST AND BACK. I'M... Read more
Crash
1 injured
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EPA Fuel Economy, 2004 KIA RIO
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 30.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 29.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 30.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 29.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2004 KIA RIO
19 manufacturer communications from 12 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 3 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 |
| 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 053000 PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT | 1 |
| 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 |
TSB_BOD055_R1
Sep 13, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b
TSB_BOD055_R1
Sep 13, 2021
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b
PS539
Mar 2, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
TSB-GEN085R1
Jan 18, 2017
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some example
TSB-GEN085R1
Jan 18, 2017
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some example
TSB-GEN085
Nov 4, 2016
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta
TSB-GEN085
Nov 4, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE - By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta
PS443
Apr 4, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th
PS443
Apr 4, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th
PS443
Apr 4, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th
TSBTRA046
Dec 6, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
TSB: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE CORRECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR EACH KIA MODEL. REFER TO THE SHOP MANUAL ON KGIS FOR THE SPECIFIC KIA MODEL
KT-2008082201
Aug 28, 2008
125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE
KT-2008082201
Aug 28, 2008
123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE
KT-2008082201
Aug 28, 2008
053000 PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE
106
Dec 1, 2007
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
RIO (BC) ENGINE HARD TO START, RUNS ROUGH AND STALLS -- WHAT TO CHECK -- CRANK POSITION SENSOR (CKP) TONE RING. *NJ
84
Jan 1, 2005
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TECHLINE FAQS. KIA TECHNICIAN TIMES. VOLUME 8, ISSUE 4. *TT
82
Jan 1, 2005
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
IMPROVED TIMING BELTS FOR THE KIA RIO AND OPTIMA. *TT
04132004
Apr 13, 2004
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
PENDING RECALL RELATING TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND FUEL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES. KIA HAS EXPANDED THE RANGE OF AFFECTED VEHICLES. *TT
76
Jan 1, 2004
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
VACUUM LEAK AFTER TSB SC036. KIA TECHNICIAN TIMES. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, KIA RIO
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA04020
Opened: Jul 22, 2004 , Closed: Apr 28, 2005
STEEL WHEEL FRACTURE
ON MARCH 24, 2004, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE04-030) TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED STEEL WHEEL FRACTURES IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2001 KIA RIO VEHICLES.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH WHEELS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 12 THROUGH OCTOBER 17, 2000.WHEELS... Read more
PE04030
Opened: Mar 24, 2004 , Closed: Jul 22, 2004
STEEL WHEEL FRACTURE
ON MARCH 24, 2004, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED STEEL WHEEL FRACTURES IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2001 KIA RIO VEHICLES.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH WHEELS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 12 AND OCTOBER 18, 2000.WHEELS WERE MANUFA... Read more
EA03015
Opened: Aug 28, 2003 , Closed: Apr 30, 2004
FUEL RAIL LEAKAGE
ON APRIL 15, 2003, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE03-016) TO INVESTIGATE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES DUE TO ALLEGED FUEL SYSTEM LEAKS IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2001 KIA RIO VEHICLES.THE INVESTIGATION WAS UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS ON AUGUST 28, 2003.ON SE... Read more
PE03016
Opened: Apr 15, 2003 , Closed: Aug 28, 2003
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
KIA HAS IDENTIFIED 22 NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES OF ANY OR UNSPECIFIED CAUSE ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.NINE FIRES (OF WHICH 4 WERE ALSO REPORTED TO ODI) ARE IDENTIFIED AS BEING DUE TO A FUEL SYSTEM LEAK ORIGINATING BETWEEN THE FIREWALL AND THE FUEL INJECTOR RAIL (P/N 0K30E 13 150) IN THE PASSE... Read more
EA02009
Opened: Jul 2, 2002 , Closed: Jul 2, 2003
AIR BAG NON DEPLOY
THIS INVESTIGATION IDENTIFIED A TOTAL OF 82 REPORTS ALLEGING NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DUAL FRONT AIR BAGS.OF THE 82 REPORTS, ONLY ONE INCIDENT, THE FATAL CRASH THAT WAS THE BASIS FOR OPENING THE INVESTIGATION, HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A MODERATE TO SEVERE CRASH IN WHICH THE AUTOMOTIVE RESTRAINT CONTROLLE... Read more
PE02022
Opened: Feb 12, 2002 , Closed: Jul 2, 2002
AIR BAG NON-DEPLOYMENT FRONTAL CRASH
IN ADDITION TO THE DECEMBER 2001 FATAL CRASH REPORTED TO ODI THAT PROVIDED THE BASIS FOR OPENING PE02-022, KIA PROVIDED ODI 29 ADDITIONAL REPORTS OF ALLEGATIONS OF NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG IN A CRASH.NO ADDITIONAL FATAL CRASHES ARE REPORTED.AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS HAS BEEN OPENED TO CONDUCT FUR... Read more
KIA RIO - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the KIA RIO across all model years (2001, 2022).
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Total Recalls
1,809
Total Complaints
6
Investigations
229
Reported Crashes
111
Reported Fires
14
Reported Deaths
KIA RIO - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 20 | View |
| 2022 | 1 | 12 | View |
| 2021 | 2 | 23 | View |
| 2020 | 1 | 37 | View |
| 2019 | 1 | 29 | View |
| 2018 | 1 | 39 | View |
| 2017 | 2 | 37 | View |
| 2016 | 2 | 110 | View |
| 2015 | 1 | 69 | View |
| 2014 | 1 | 74 | View |
| 2013 | 1 | 218 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 73 | View |
| 2011 | 0 | 32 | View |
| 2010 | 0 | 38 | View |
| 2009 | 0 | 54 | View |
| 2008 | 1 | 57 | View |
| 2007 | 1 | 64 | View |
| 2006 | 1 | 89 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 46 | View |
| 2004 (current) | 2 | 53 | |
| 2003 | 3 | 103 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 171 | View |
| 2001 | 3 | 355 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 4 | View |