2015 KIA RIO

2 recalls — 69 complaints

23V652000 Sep 25, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Defect Description
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may... Read more
Consequence
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2... Read more
1,730,192 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
23V652000 Sep 25, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Defect Description
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may... Read more
Consequence
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2... Read more
1,730,192 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

69 total complaints 8 crashes 16 fires 21 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE23
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8
AIR BAGS5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3
SERVICE BRAKES3
STRUCTURE:BODY2
SEAT BELTS2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Sep 17, 2025
Incident date: Aug 15, 2025
tHE ENTIRE CAR FAILED. cAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE CONSOLE AND PASSENGER SEAT WHILE DRIVING ON 1-15 . 8.15.2025 . Car filled wit black moke and fire.l was driving blind. brakes failed, power failed, burning the entire time. I somehow got out of burning vehicle and ran about 100 yards and watched the ... Read more
Fire
ENGINE Sep 17, 2025
Incident date: Aug 15, 2025
tHE ENTIRE CAR FAILED. cAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE CONSOLE AND PASSENGER SEAT WHILE DRIVING ON 1-15 . 8.15.2025 . Car filled wit black moke and fire.l was driving blind. brakes failed, power failed, burning the entire time. I somehow got out of burning vehicle and ran about 100 yards and watched the ... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 17, 2025
Incident date: Aug 15, 2025
tHE ENTIRE CAR FAILED. cAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE CONSOLE AND PASSENGER SEAT WHILE DRIVING ON 1-15 . 8.15.2025 . Car filled wit black moke and fire.l was driving blind. brakes failed, power failed, burning the entire time. I somehow got out of burning vehicle and ran about 100 yards and watched the ... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Feb 28, 2025
Incident date: Feb 26, 2025
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, he observed smoke emanating from the engine compartment, prompting him to pull to the shoulder of the roadway and evacuate the vehicle. After a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed flame ju... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Jan 30, 2025
Incident date: Jan 30, 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR Jan 30, 2025
Incident date: Jan 30, 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Nov 12, 2024
Incident date: Oct 12, 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while her son was driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that her son was unable to restart the vehicle and had the vehicle towed back to the residence. The contact was not aware of any warning lights being il... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Aug 13, 2024
Incident date: Aug 5, 2024
The contact owned a 2015 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while the friend was driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly began to lose automotive power, and smoke was seen coming from under the hood. The vehicle was parked and the friend exited the vehicle and discovered flames coming from ... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Jul 19, 2024
Incident date: Jul 19, 2024
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amoun... Read more
ENGINE Jul 10, 2024
Incident date: Jul 3, 2024
Engine making noise and smelling like it’s burning. Towed to mechanic said oil was not there despite recent oil change and said sparks of metal was on oil dipstick. Now being told needs new engine after recall oiece completed and the car has less than 110k miles. Kia will not honor an engine repla... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Apr 19, 2024
Incident date: Apr 18, 2024
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.... Read more
ENGINE Apr 19, 2024
Incident date: Apr 18, 2024
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 9, 2024
Incident date: Sep 30, 2023
My Kia had be under an unresolved recall that can cause a fire, not only putting myself and my family, but other drivers at risk. I have a toddler who rides with me and would be extremely hard to get out of a car seat if the car caught on fire, as such I have reduced driving with them to ensure safe... Read more
ENGINE Apr 9, 2024
Incident date: Sep 30, 2023
My Kia had be under an unresolved recall that can cause a fire, not only putting myself and my family, but other drivers at risk. I have a toddler who rides with me and would be extremely hard to get out of a car seat if the car caught on fire, as such I have reduced driving with them to ensure safe... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Mar 28, 2024
Incident date: Sep 1, 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Rio. The contact was driving at approximately 40 MPH when a burning odor emitted from the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated before that day. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Mar 18, 2024
Incident date: Sep 1, 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The conta... Read more
ENGINE Mar 12, 2024
Incident date: Dec 30, 2021
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Rio. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, the steering wheel began shaking and the vehicle failed to slow down as intended. Additionally, when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the speed of the vehicle increased drama... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Jan 2, 2024
Incident date: Sep 25, 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Nov 30, 2023
Incident date: Nov 30, 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable a... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Nov 24, 2023
Incident date: Nov 24, 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contac... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Nov 22, 2023
Incident date: Nov 22, 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The m... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Oct 12, 2023
Incident date: Sep 15, 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the catalytic converter. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was n... Read more
ENGINE Oct 1, 2023
Incident date: Oct 25, 2022
My oil light does not and has not ever notified me of my oil level being low. The engine burns oil for unknown reasons. The oil dip stick tells me my oil is full after adding two quarts of oil but it’s calls for 3.8 quarts of oil.?
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 8, 2023
Incident date: Apr 3, 2023
My vehicle consumes oil according to my Midas repair shop. I was unaware that when I brought it in for regular servicing, the engine was almost empty of oil according to the mechanic. It had been rattling upon acceleration and lacking power set on ECO, but I ignored it. Now, I have to check and add ... Read more
ENGINE Sep 8, 2023
Incident date: Apr 3, 2023
My vehicle consumes oil according to my Midas repair shop. I was unaware that when I brought it in for regular servicing, the engine was almost empty of oil according to the mechanic. It had been rattling upon acceleration and lacking power set on ECO, but I ignored it. Now, I have to check and add ... Read more
ENGINE Jul 7, 2023
Incident date: May 17, 2023
After an oil routine change last May, my mechanic informed me that the engine had almost no oil. I had been hearing a rattle when accelerating at times and noticed the vehicle seemed to be having trouble when increasing speeds were necessary (entering higher traffic areas/highway on ramps). I had al... Read more
ENGINE Mar 24, 2023
Incident date: Dec 17, 2021
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Rio. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle started jerking and the contact smelled an oil burning odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over and the vehicle was towed ... Read more
ENGINE Jul 31, 2022
Incident date: Jul 31, 2022
Burning excessive oil, rod bearing noise
STEERING Mar 4, 2022
Incident date: Oct 1, 2016
When the accessory power (not ignition) is left on for more than 5 minutes and I go to start the car WITHOUT returning the key to the off position first, the power steering WILL fail and will cease to operate. I have to turn the car off completely and then restart it to get the power steering to ope... Read more
ENGINE Oct 31, 2021
Incident date: Apr 11, 2021
After two weeks of buying the car from a dealer, I was driving and I heard a noise in the engine, when I checked it had almost no motor oil. I have changed the oil and filter, but it consumes 2 quarts every 2 weeks (less than 1,000 miles). This has been happening since April 2021.
ENGINE Jun 2, 2021
Incident date: Jun 1, 2021
Last night, my car ran exactly as usual. No warning lights on the dash. No strange sounds. This morning when I started the car, there was a weird ticking sound coming from the engine. I decided to take the car into the shop. About a mile from home, it began to have trouble with acceleration and w... Read more
ENGINE Dec 4, 2019
Incident date: Nov 27, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 KIA RIO. WHILE DRIVING 60-65 MPH ON THE FREEWAY, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK AND A LOUD GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO EXIT THE FREEWAY ONTO A RESIDENTIAL STREET WHERE THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD. SUDDENLY, THERE WAS A LOUD E... Read more
Fire 1 injured
ENGINE Nov 22, 2019
Incident date: Nov 19, 2019
I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, HAND HEARD A POP UNDER MY HOOD. MY ENGINE AND BATTERY INDICATOR LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING AND I LOST ALL POWER. AFTER POLLING OVER AND TURNING MY CAR OFF, I NOTICED A TONE OF SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I POPPED THE HOOD LATCH AND PEAKED UNDER WITH OUT OPENING THE HOOD AFT... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN Oct 10, 2019
Incident date: Sep 28, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 KIA RIO. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND APPROACHING ANOTHER VEHICLE'S BLIND SPOT, THE CONTACT PRESSED THE HORN, BUT IT FAILED TO FUNCTION. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CARWORLD (LOCATED AT 11916 PRAIRIE AVE, HAWTHORNE, CA 90250, (833) 2... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 21, 2019
Incident date: May 4, 2019
ON MAY 4, 2019, AT AROUND 2:15 PM I WAS DRVING AROUND 15 MILES/HR FOR 1 MILE & I STOPPED AROUND 230TH AVENUE SW & HIGHWAY 99 IN SEATTLE. I STOPPED BECAUSE I HEARD SOME ENGINE NOISES. I OPENED THE HOOD AND SOON AFTER SAW FLAMES UNDER THE ENGINE. THE FLAMES GREW BIGGER AND THE WHOLE ENGINE CAUGHT F... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Aug 21, 2019
Incident date: May 4, 2019
ON MAY 4, 2019, AT AROUND 2:15 PM I WAS DRVING AROUND 15 MILES/HR FOR 1 MILE & I STOPPED AROUND 230TH AVENUE SW & HIGHWAY 99 IN SEATTLE. I STOPPED BECAUSE I HEARD SOME ENGINE NOISES. I OPENED THE HOOD AND SOON AFTER SAW FLAMES UNDER THE ENGINE. THE FLAMES GREW BIGGER AND THE WHOLE ENGINE CAUGHT F... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Aug 11, 2019
Incident date: Jul 5, 2019
'TAMARA RECALL' MY CAR DRIVE GEAR HAS TWICE SLIPPED INTO 'SHIFT GEAR... 1ST, 2ND, ALONG WITH A NOTICEABLE LOU DAY SOUND: USUALLY I PUT CAR IN DRIVE OR REVERSAL, THEN DRIVE. I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS GOING ON; THEN 2ND TIME I NOTICE NEAR SPEED, IT SHOWED NUMBERS INSTEAD OF D FOR DRIVE. VECHILE WAS IN MO... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Jul 9, 2019
Incident date: Jul 5, 2019
TAKARA RECALL I WAS HIT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF MY CAR BY A SEMI DOING APPROXIMATELY 58 MPH IN DOING SO MY CAR WENT INTO A SPIN AND THE BACK OF MY CAR HIT A CONCRETE BRIDGE, ON A 2 LANE INTERSTATE. MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY!
Crash 2 injured
WHEELS Jul 9, 2019
Incident date: Jul 5, 2019
TAKARA RECALL I WAS HIT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF MY CAR BY A SEMI DOING APPROXIMATELY 58 MPH IN DOING SO MY CAR WENT INTO A SPIN AND THE BACK OF MY CAR HIT A CONCRETE BRIDGE, ON A 2 LANE INTERSTATE. MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY!
Crash 2 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 9, 2019
Incident date: Jul 5, 2019
TAKARA RECALL I WAS HIT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF MY CAR BY A SEMI DOING APPROXIMATELY 58 MPH IN DOING SO MY CAR WENT INTO A SPIN AND THE BACK OF MY CAR HIT A CONCRETE BRIDGE, ON A 2 LANE INTERSTATE. MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY!
Crash 2 injured
ENGINE Jun 21, 2019
Incident date: Jun 1, 2019
I SENT IN A COMPLAINT ABOUT MY VEHICLE .I WROTE THE WRONG PROBLEM RIGHT PROBLEM IS CATALYTIC CONVERTER
ENGINE Jun 20, 2019
Incident date: Jun 17, 2019
MY ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE AS I WAS DRIVING THE CAR. THERE WAS A KNOCK SENSOR ERROR DISCOVERED A COUPLE HOURS BEFORE, BUT NOTHING WAS INDICATING THAT THERE WAS IMMINENT CRITICAL DANGER.
Fire
ENGINE Jun 14, 2019
Incident date: Jun 12, 2019
DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, CAR HESITATES TO ACCELERATE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. HAD CAR CHECKED, DIAGNOSTIC SAYS CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. I HAD THIS PART REPLACED LESS THAN 4 MONTHS AGO! NOW THE SAME PROBLEM IS OCCURRING AGAIN!
ENGINE Jun 5, 2019
Incident date: Feb 22, 2019
WHEN I FRIST GOT MY CAR THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. DEAN MCCRARY FIXED IT. NOW THE LIGHT COMES BACK ON AND OFF. MAY CAR DRIVE SLOW SOMETIME. I HAD IT CHECKED THEY SAID IT WAS CAVALIER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 17, 2019
Incident date: May 10, 2019
STOPPED CAR, PUT IN PARK, TURNED ENGINE OFF, OPENED DOO, STARTED TO GET OUT, CAR BEGAN TO ROLL, ONE LEG OUT OF CAR, ONEED IN, FELL UNDER CAR, REAR WHEEL RAN OVER MY LEGS.
2 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 17, 2019
Incident date: May 10, 2019
STOPPED CAR, PUT IN PARK, TURNED ENGINE OFF, OPENED DOO, STARTED TO GET OUT, CAR BEGAN TO ROLL, ONE LEG OUT OF CAR, ONEED IN, FELL UNDER CAR, REAR WHEEL RAN OVER MY LEGS.
2 injured
ENGINE Mar 6, 2019
Incident date: Feb 20, 2019
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE STALLS OUT.
ENGINE Mar 1, 2019
Incident date: Feb 22, 2019
VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION TURNING RIGHT DECELERATING AS I TURNED. ONCE I TURNED, ACCELERATION PEDAL WAS DISENGAGED AND NO ACCELERATION WAS HAPPENING. BRAKING SYSTEM WAS COMPLETELY LOCKED UP AND COULD NOT PRESS THE BRAKES. WHEN I COASTED TO A STOP, THERE WAS VISIBLE FIRE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE ENGINE... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Mar 1, 2019
Incident date: Feb 22, 2019
VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION TURNING RIGHT DECELERATING AS I TURNED. ONCE I TURNED, ACCELERATION PEDAL WAS DISENGAGED AND NO ACCELERATION WAS HAPPENING. BRAKING SYSTEM WAS COMPLETELY LOCKED UP AND COULD NOT PRESS THE BRAKES. WHEN I COASTED TO A STOP, THERE WAS VISIBLE FIRE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE ENGINE... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 1, 2019
Incident date: Feb 22, 2019
VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION TURNING RIGHT DECELERATING AS I TURNED. ONCE I TURNED, ACCELERATION PEDAL WAS DISENGAGED AND NO ACCELERATION WAS HAPPENING. BRAKING SYSTEM WAS COMPLETELY LOCKED UP AND COULD NOT PRESS THE BRAKES. WHEN I COASTED TO A STOP, THERE WAS VISIBLE FIRE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE ENGINE... Read more
Fire

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EPA Fuel Economy — 2015 KIA RIO

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6) (Front-Wheel Drive) 27.0 36.0 30.0 Regular $2,000
1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 27.0 36.0 30.0 Regular $2,000

CO2 Emissions: 292.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

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
EA — Closed — Model Year: 2001
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
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2001
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
EA — Closed — Model Year: 2001
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
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2001
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
EA — Closed — Model Year: 2002
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
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2001
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).

37 Total Recalls
1,796 Total Complaints
6 Investigations
229 Reported Crashes
147 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 2 26 View
2018 2 38 View
2017 4 35 View
2016 4 108 View
2015 (current) 2 69
2014 2 74 View
2013 2 217 View
2012 2 70 View
2011 0 32 View
2010 0 38 View
2009 0 54 View
2008 1 57 View
2007 1 64 View
2006 1 88 View
2005 1 46 View
2004 2 53 View
2003 3 103 View
2002 1 171 View
2001 3 355 View
2000 0 4 View

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