AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts
Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2005 Kia Rio
NHTSA data on file today
The 2005 Kia Rio has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 37 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #05V557000 FMVSS 225/CHILD SEAT ANCHORASGE SYSTEM NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 12 complaints
- Engine 5 complaints
- Air Bags 4 complaints
- Electrical System 4 complaints
- Seat Belts 4 complaints
- Power Train 3 complaints
Of the 37 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 37 complaints, owners report 8 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
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