AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts
Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2001 Kia Rio
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Kia Rio has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 223 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #05V159000 STEEL WHEELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V179000 KIA/FUEL DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V352000 KIA/FUEL LEAKAGE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 51 complaints
- Air Bags 33 complaints
- Wheels 31 complaints
- Electrical System 25 complaints
- Power Train 25 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 23 complaints
Of the 223 complaints on file, 21 report a crash and 14 a fire; across all 223 complaints, owners report 12 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
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