2006 KIA RIO
1 recalls, 89 complaints - 32 TSBs
12V244000 May 31, 2012
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Defect Description
KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 RIO VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 20, 2005, THROUGH DECEMBER 9, 2007. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT SENSOR MAT CAN EXPERIENCE FATIGUE CRACKING. IF SUFFICIENT CRACKING OCCURS, THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) WILL CEASE TO FUNCTION SUC... Read more
Consequence
AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WITH A CHILD IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY TO THAT CHILD.
Remedy
KIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OCS SEAT SENSOR MAT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542.
Complaint Statistics
89 total complaints
16 crashes 17 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 37 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 7 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| ENGINE | 4 |
| STEERING | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 1 |
ENGINE
May 25, 2026
Incident date: Jan 1, 2026
I was driving on freeway and went to pass a semi. The suv hesitated and had terrible turbo lag. It almost caused an accident if it hadn’t been for the truck behind me taking action to avoid a collision.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 22, 2026
Incident date: Feb 22, 2026
While driving westbound on Route 70 in Ohio at highway speed, we suddenly heard what sounded like an explosion and immediately felt exposure to outside air within the vehicle. The event was abrupt and very startling while in motion. After safely stopping and inspecting the vehicle, we observed that ... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 22, 2026
Incident date: Feb 22, 2026
My 2020 GMC Yukon XL Denali 6.2L with 59,000 miles developed a ticking noise and slight power loss diagnosed by three different garages as a "collapsed lifter" on #4 cylinder. It's one of the AFM/DoD cylinders that shuts down to save fuel. $8,000 repair estimate, or $12,000 if the failed lifter dama... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 12, 2020
Incident date: Jul 12, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA RIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THE FRONT CRADLE AND LOWER CONTROL ARM HAD SUSTAINED SEVERE RUSTING AND CORROSION. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER TAYLOR KIA ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Aug 12, 2020
Incident date: Jul 12, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA RIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THE FRONT CRADLE AND LOWER CONTROL ARM HAD SUSTAINED SEVERE RUSTING AND CORROSION. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER TAYLOR KIA ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 23, 2020
Incident date: Jul 4, 2020
IGNITION WONT TURN WHEN KEY IS IN TO START THE CAR.AT A STOPPED POSITION. HAPPENS WHEN YOU TRY TO START THE CAR.
AIR BAGS
Dec 10, 2019
Incident date: Dec 9, 2019
I WAS IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT WHERE I RENEDED TWO CARS. MY AIR BAG SID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS HYDROPLANE ON WET ROADS GOING ABOUT 55 WHEN I HIT THE BRAKES.
Crash
2 injured
AIR BAGS
Apr 1, 2019
Incident date: Mar 26, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA RIO. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT HAD A SEIZURE AND CRASHED HEAD ON INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND HOSPITALIZED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WA... Read more
Crash
1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 22, 2019
Incident date: Feb 22, 2019
MY AIRBAG LIGHT HAD COME ON. THEN WHEN I GO TO GASBUDDY, IT STATES THAT THERE IS A RECALL INVOLVING THE AIRBAG ON A 2006 KIA RIO THAT WAS MADE FROM FEBRUARY 20TH 2005 TO 2007. HOWEVER MY VIN NUMBER SHOWS THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ON MY CAR. I THINK IT'S MORE THAN A COINCIDENCE THAT THERE'S A RECALL AN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 22, 2019
Incident date: Feb 22, 2019
MY AIRBAG LIGHT HAD COME ON. THEN WHEN I GO TO GASBUDDY, IT STATES THAT THERE IS A RECALL INVOLVING THE AIRBAG ON A 2006 KIA RIO THAT WAS MADE FROM FEBRUARY 20TH 2005 TO 2007. HOWEVER MY VIN NUMBER SHOWS THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ON MY CAR. I THINK IT'S MORE THAN A COINCIDENCE THAT THERE'S A RECALL AN... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 7, 2019
Incident date: Jul 11, 2018
THE AIRBAG LIGHT NEVER GOES OFF
AIR BAGS
Nov 5, 2018
Incident date: Nov 2, 2018
AIR BAG LIGHT ON
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 17, 2018
Incident date: Jul 16, 2018
BRAKE LIGHTS IN REAR CAME ON DURING DRIVING AND REMAINED ON. AFTER BECOMING AWARE OF THE ISSUE, AND REPLACEMENT OF THE STOP LIGHT SWITCH WHICH DID NOT FIX THE ISSUE, AND AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION THE PROBLEM WAS A DESIGN DEFECT. THE STOP LIGHT SWITCH HAS A "BUTTON" WHICH WHEN DEPRESSED INTERRUPTS T... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 10, 2017
Incident date: Feb 1, 2008
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA RIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, AN UNKNOWN NISSAN VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WAS NOT INJURED. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Nov 15, 2016
Incident date: Nov 4, 2016
THE PASSENGER AIR BAG SENSOR WENT OUT AT 170000 MILES AND THEY REPLACED IT FREE. NOW THE SAME SENSOR WENT OUT AT 70000 MILES AND THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY WON'T REPLACE IT FOR FREE. THE SAME SENSOR SHOULDN'T GO OUT TWICE IN 10 YEARS. THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE SENSORS. NONE OF THE AIR BAG... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 5, 2016
Incident date: Apr 1, 2016
I HAVE A 2006 KIA RIO . THE OCCUPANT AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON AGAIN. THIS WAS FIX LONG TIME AGO. THIS NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED AGAIN . DOES KIA STILL HONOR THERE FEDERAL REGULATIONS AND FIX MY CAR? [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 1, 2016
Incident date: Jan 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA RIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG OFF WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 21, 2015
Incident date: Mar 10, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA RIO. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V244000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 22, 2015
Incident date: Jun 3, 2013
KIA SENT ME A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR TO THE SRS AIR BAG SYSTEM. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER, AND THEY PERFORMED THE RECALL WORK, BUT THE "AIR BAG" LAMP CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. ON FURTHER INSPECTION THEY TOLD ME THE AIR BAG MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE AND ESTIMATED REPLACEMENT AT... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 31, 2014
Incident date: Oct 11, 2014
I HAVE ONLY HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH MY CAR AFTER THE AIRBAG WAS REPAIRED AFTER THE RECALL IN 2012. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON EVEN WHEN SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE SEAT. MY BOYFRIEND AND I ARE THE ONLY ONES THAT EVER SIT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND BOTH WEIGH MORE THEN THE NECESSARY WEIGHT. THE C... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 8, 2014
Incident date: Aug 12, 2014
NOTHING HAS HAPPENED YET BUT MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. GARAGE SAYS IT'S A DEALER ISSUE, HOWEVER I AM UNABLE TO PAY FOR IT NOR SHOULD I. *TR
STEERING
Apr 21, 2014
Incident date: Apr 17, 2014
WHEN I MAKE A RIGHT TURN THE BELL RING AND IT STAY ON I AM NOT SURE IF IT IS IN THE DOOR THE RIGHT TURN OR STEER WHEEL COLUMN. *TR
AIR BAGS
Apr 3, 2014
Incident date: Feb 22, 2014
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN MY 2006 KIA RIO. ( NEVER BEEN IN ANY AUTO ACCIDENT OR HAD FRONT END DAMAGE) WHEN MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON.AS TO THIS COMPLAINT. KIA STATED IT IS APPROXIMATELY $ 400.00 TO $ 800.00 DOLLARS OUT OF CONSUMERS POCKETS TO FIX. I FEEL KIA CORP. SHOULD COVER THIS... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 3, 2014
Incident date: Feb 19, 2013
MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON FOR NO REASON. DID NOT HAVE ANY SORT OF ACCIDENT. HAD IT LOOKED AT BY MECHANIC. MECHANIC STATED THE CRASH SENSOR WAD BAD. KIA PART ONLY. CALLED KIA THEY SAID IT WOULD COST AROUND $487.00TO REPLACE IT. AS A SAFETY FEATURE , THEY SHOULD REPLACE IT FREE. NOW MY AIRBAGS WON'T DEP... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 31, 2014
Incident date: Nov 5, 2013
I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AND ANOTHER VEHICLE MERGED INTO MY LANE. I WAS UNABLE TO AVOID THE VEHICLE BUT TURNED TO THE RIGHT AND HIT THEIR REAR END WITH MY FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. I WAS WEARING MY SEATBELT BUT MY FACE HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND MY KNEE JAMMED UNDER THE WHEEL. THE IMPACT KNOCK... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Jan 31, 2014
Incident date: Nov 5, 2013
I WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AND ANOTHER VEHICLE MERGED INTO MY LANE. I WAS UNABLE TO AVOID THE VEHICLE BUT TURNED TO THE RIGHT AND HIT THEIR REAR END WITH MY FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. I WAS WEARING MY SEATBELT BUT MY FACE HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND MY KNEE JAMMED UNDER THE WHEEL. THE IMPACT KNOCK... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE
Mar 26, 2013
Incident date: Mar 26, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA RIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT ... Read more
ENGINE
May 17, 2012
Incident date: May 11, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA RIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. A LOCAL MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE ENGINE BELT TENSIONER BENT AND CAUSED THE BELT TO SEPARATE FROM THE ENGIN... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 7, 2012
Incident date: Oct 12, 2009
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, I HAVE A 2006 KIA RIO LX AND AT ABOUT 60,000 MILES THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. MY CONCERN IS THAT THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IF THERE IS AN ACCIDENT. MY FATHER ALSO HAS THE EXACT SAME CAR AND IT HAD THE SAME ISSUE. AFTER REVIEWING CONSUMER REPORTS ON THE VEHICLE,... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 17, 2012
Incident date: Nov 1, 2011
ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND OBD SCAN INDICATED "FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR" FAILED. DEALERSHIP WANTS $800 BUCKS PLUS TO REPLACE THIS SENSOR. WITHOUT IT AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY FOR FRONT PASSENGER. HAVE RESEARCHED IT AND OTHERS HAVE INDICATED IT JUST GOES OUT AGAIN. I WILL NOT PAY THIS!!!! *JS
AIR BAGS
Mar 14, 2012
Incident date: Mar 8, 2008
AIR BAG SENSOR IN FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THIS HAS FAILED-THREE TIMES SINCE BOUGHT NEW IN DEC.2005. *TR
AIR BAGS
Feb 29, 2012
Incident date: Aug 15, 2006
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A FAILED AIR BAG SENSOR AFTER OWNING THE CAR JUST 11 MONTHS. NOW THE CAR HAS 88,000 MILES ON IT SO THE BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY IS OUT OF DATE. ON FEBRUARY 7, 2012 THE CAR HAD TO BE TAKEN INTO THE DEALER DUE TO THE DASH INDICATOR LIGHT FOR THE AIR BAG ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 28, 2012
Incident date: Feb 26, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA RIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SENSOR FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WAS REPLACED TWICE. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN AND THE DEALER ADVISED HIM THAT THE ENTIRE AIG BAG SENSOR SYSTEM WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. T... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 11, 2012
Incident date: Feb 11, 2012
UNINTENDED ACCELERATION: THE CABLE BROKE. THE GAS PEDAL WOULD NOT COME UP. THE CAR KEPT SPEEDING UP AND UP. I WAS GOING 60 IN A 30 MPH ZONE. THE CABLE SHOULD NEVER BRAKE. IT IS NOT A PART THAT WEARS OUT. HAPPY THAT I DID NOT DIE OR CAUSE ANYONE ELSE TO GET HURT. *TR
AIR BAGS
Jan 26, 2012
Incident date: Jul 6, 2011
MY MOTHER RAN OFF THE ROAD & HIT A TREE HEAD ON. THE CAR WAS CONSIDERED TOTALED, BUT THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED ON EITHER THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. SHE RECEIVED ALOT OF FACIAL TRAUMA & BRAIN INJURIES TOO. *TR
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Jan 26, 2012
Incident date: Jul 3, 2006
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA RIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE HORN WAS DEFECTIVE. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAG... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 23, 2012
Incident date: Aug 24, 2010
AFTER TURNING MY CAR ON, AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON DASHBOARD. HAS REMAINED ILLUMINATED EVER SINCE. MY CAR HAS SUFFERED NO TRAUMA OR REASON FOR THE AIRBAGS TO NOT WORK, BUT WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT AS LONG AS THIS LIGHT IS ON. I FEAR FOR MY SAFETY WHILE DRIVING MY CAR... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 6, 2011
Incident date: Oct 9, 2009
I HAVE TWO 2006 KIA RIOS BOTH AT APPROX. 65000 MILES DEVELOPED AND AIR BAG PROBLEM. I TOOK THEM TO THE DEALER AND PAID 105 DOLLARS EACH FOR A DIAGNOSTIC THEY TELL ME IT IS THE PASSENGER SEAT ON BOTH CARS AND WANT 600 DOLLARS TO REPLACE THE SEATS. SINCE THERE HAVE BEEN VERY FEW PEOPLE SIT IN MY PASSE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 6, 2011
Incident date: Nov 2, 2009
I HAVE TWO 2006 KIA RIOS BOTH AT APPROX. 65000 MILES DEVELOPED AND AIR BAG PROBLEM. I TOOK THEM TO THE DEALER AND PAID 105 DOLLARS EACH FOR A DIAGNOSTIC THEY TELL ME IT IS THE PASSENGER SEAT ON BOTH CARS AND WANT 600 DOLLARS TO REPLACE THE SEATS. SINCE THERE HAVE BEEN VERY FEW PEOPLE SIT IN MY PASSE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 28, 2011
Incident date: Oct 22, 2011
HAVING APPROXIMATELY 89,000 MILES ON MY 2006 KIA RIO 5, THE AIR BAG LIGHT RECENTLY CAME ON AND WOULD NOT GO OFF. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AS DIRECTED BY THE CAR'S OWNER'S MANUAL AND I WAS TOLD THAT EVEN THOUGH I HAD THE 100,000 MILE WARRANTY ON THE CAR, DUE TO THE MILEAGE THAT THE BASIC COVE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 13, 2011
Incident date: Sep 1, 2010
COMPONENT: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL DETAILS: THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG IN MY 2006 KIA RIO IS APPARENTLY NOT WORKING. ITS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO, AND HAS REMAINED AS SUCH FOR EVER. *TR
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Sep 13, 2011
Incident date: Sep 1, 2010
COMPONENT: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL DETAILS: THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG IN MY 2006 KIA RIO IS APPARENTLY NOT WORKING. ITS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO, AND HAS REMAINED AS SUCH FOR EVER. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Sep 11, 2011
Incident date: Sep 1, 2011
THE BRAKE LIGHTS ON THE CAR COME AND GO. THEY WILL WORK FOR A COUPLE OF TIMES, THEN THEY WILL QUIT AGAIN. I HAVE READ ON FORUMS THIS IS HAPPENING A LOT WITH THE 2006-2007 KIA.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Aug 24, 2011
Incident date: Aug 5, 2011
RESUME EDITING I BOUGHT MY CAR IN '06, BEGINNING MY KIA NIGHTMARE...RECENTLY MY TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH WENT OUT...IN KIA AGREED TO FIX IT UNDER THE 100,000 MILE WARRANTY...WITH ME PAYING THE LABOR COST OF $1250..BECAUSE THE CLUTCH WAS NOT A COVERED PART...AFTER AGREEING TO THE REPAIRS AND MY C... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Aug 13, 2011
Incident date: Mar 15, 2010
THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG IN MY 2006 KIA RIO IS APPARENTLY NOT WORKING. ITS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO, AND HAS REMAINED AS SUCH FOR EVER. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 17, 2011
Incident date: Jan 1, 2011
ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON...DEALER HAS DONE NOTHING TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM EXCEPT UNPLUG BATTERY AND PLUG IT BACK IN. LIGHT STILL COMES ON. MILEAGE PER GALLON IS VERY POOR. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 5, 2011
Incident date: Jul 4, 2011
BOUGHT OUR 2006 KIA RIO IN 2010, WE HAVE 70000 MILES ON IT. THE STARTER WENT OUT. THERE IS NO AFTER MARKET STERTER FOR THIS CAR. THE ONE THAT IS SPECIFIED WILL NOT FIT. THE REPAIR SHOP FOUND ONE THAT FIT HOWEVER AFTER DRIVING IT FOR A MONTH THE CAR WILL NOT EVEN TURN OVER. *KB
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 30, 2011
Incident date: Jun 22, 2011
2006 RIO PASSENGER SIDE SAFETY AIRBAG SENSOR IS DEFECTIVE. MINE WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY TWICE AND NOW IT IS OUT FOR A THIRD TIME. THEY WANT $871 TO FIX IT. IF YOU SEARCH ON THE INTERNET THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THE EXACT SAME THING. AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON, KIA SAYS IT IS A DEFECTIVE S... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 16, 2011
Incident date: Jun 9, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA RIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT REPLACED DUE TO A FAULTY AIR BAG SENSOR IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. ONE MONTH AFTER THE REPAIRS, THE AIR BAG SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED A SECOND TIME. ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 13, 2011
Incident date: Mar 1, 2011
I HAVE A KIA RIO 2006 MY AIR BAG LIGHT ON MY DASHBOARD CAME ON ALL OF A SUDDEN. MY CAR HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS AT ALL. I TOOK IT TO THE KIA DEALER SHIP IN SOUTH FLORIDA PAID $130.00 FOR THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO RUN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST FOR THEM TO ADVISE ME MY SENSORS ARE BAD ON MY KIA RIO 200... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 2006 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) | 25.0 | 35.0 | 29.0 | Regular | $2,150 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 27.0 | 32.0 | 29.0 | Regular | $2,150 |
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, 2006 KIA RIO
32 manufacturer communications from 24 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 7 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 3 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
TSB_TRA046_R3
Nov 18, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a transmis
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
TSB_TRA046_R1
Apr 24, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: - TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requ
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
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
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
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
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
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
QASC122
Jul 16, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN SC122 ? UNDERBODY ? ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT
OWNERSC122RIO
Jul 16, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER (SC122) - DEAR KIA RIO OWNER: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO ADD ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL TO THE UNDERBODY OF ALL 2006-2011 MY RIO VEHICLES THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOL
DEALERPSC122
Jul 16, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
DEALER PRINCIPAL MEMO (SC122) - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. WILL BE CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN, AS A PREVENTATIVE MEASURE, TO ADD ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL TO THE UNDERBODY OF ALL 2006-2011 MY RIO, 2004-2009 MY SPECTRA, 2
DEALERPSMSC122
Jul 16, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
DEALER SERVICE MANAGER MEMO (SC122) - KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN AS A PREVENTATIVE MEASURE TO ADD ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL TO THE UNDERBODY OF ALL 2006-2011 MY RIO, 2004-2009 MY SPECTRA, 20
TSBSC122
Jul 16, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
"TSB: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN - APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL (SC122) - TO IMPROVE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, KIA IS LAUNCHING THIS BULLETIN TO APPLY ADDITIONAL ANTICORROSION PROTECTION TO VARIOUS VEHICLE UNDERBODY COMP
SC-122
Jul 1, 2015
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
KIA: AN ADDITIONAL APPLICATION OF ANTI-CORROSION PROTECTION WILL BE APPLIED ON SOME VEHICLES UNDERBODY COMPONENTS TO HELP PREVENT CORROSION. MODEL 2004-09 SPECTRA, 2006-10 OPTIMA, 2006-11 RIO 2007-10 RONDO AND 2010-13 SOUL. *PE
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
TSB-135
Dec 1, 2013
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
KIA: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SYSTEM UPGRADED SOFTWARE. MODEL 2006-2011 RIO. *PE
TSBBOD095
Mar 22, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER. OVER TIME, SOME KIA VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIMITED APPLI
TSBBOD095
Mar 22, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
TSB: WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER. OVER TIME, SOME KIA VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIMITED APPLI
TSB-033
Apr 1, 2010
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
KIA: ECM UPGRADE-MIL ON WITH DTC P0300, P0128, P0140, P0442 & P0461. VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A ROUGH IDLE DURING INITIAL COLD START UP PERIOD AND/OR ILLUMINATE THE MIL. *PE UPDATED 10/29/10. *PE
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
036
Oct 1, 2007
222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
RIO5 (JB) LEFT REAR SEATBACK CAN NOT BE RAISED FROM THE FOLDED POSITION. *NJ
033
Jun 1, 2007
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAM - ROUGH IDLE DURING INITIAL COLD START/DTC P0300. *KB
018
Jan 1, 2007
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ADAPTIVE VALUE RESET/RELEARN. *KB
84
Jan 1, 2005
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL SST UPDATE. KIA TECHNICIAN TIMES. VOLUME 8, ISSUE 4. *TT
85
Jan 1, 2005
140000 AIR BAGS
AIR BAG CONNECTOR LOCK TAB/SHORTING BARS. *TT
01011901
Jun 15, 2007
140000 AIR BAGS
AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, WITH DTC'S B1362 OR B1368. *KB
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 (current) | 1 | 89 | |
| 2005 | 1 | 46 | View |
| 2004 | 2 | 53 | View |
| 2003 | 3 | 103 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 171 | View |
| 2001 | 3 | 355 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 4 | View |