NHTSA lists 41 complaints for the 2009 Kia RIO, 6 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 5 complaints mention an injury, with 6 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as KIA RIO.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. The available sales group does not match this vehicle variant.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 18 | 43.9% |
| ENGINE | 7 | 17.1% |
| SEATS | 4 | 9.8% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | 9.8% |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | 7.3% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 4.9% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | 4.9% |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | 4.9% |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 4.9% |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | 4.9% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | FRONTAL | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | SIDE/WINDOW | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | FRONT | 1 |
| STEERING | LINKAGES | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | BODY | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | FRONT | 1 |
| VISIBILITY | WINDSHIELD | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
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37 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | 17 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 8 |
| AIR BAGS | 7 |
| STRUCTURE | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| TRA | 2 |
Date: 2025-04-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE - 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 bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid ty
Date: 2024-05-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
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 transmission is replaced.
Date: 2022-11-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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 transmission is replaced, refer to applicable vehicles in the chart
Date: 2021-09-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, 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 bulletin provides information relating to some Kia models tha
Date: 2021-05-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
TSB_ENG063_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED
Date: 2021-05-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
TSB_BOD042_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED
Date: 2021-05-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE, VISIBILITY.
TSB_BOD043_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED
Date: 2021-05-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
TSB_ENG056_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED
Date: 2020-04-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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 requirement for each Kia model. A flush is required ONLY when a
Date: 2018-03-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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.
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| RIO | 39 |
| RIO5 | 2 |
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