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KIA RIO Fuel System, Gasoline
KIA RIO 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline Report #10454062
KIA RIO 2012 car safety problem was reported on Apr 03, 2012.KIA RIO 2012, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . THE FUEL HOSE VENT LINE LEAKED FUEL INTO BACK SEAT OF VEHICLE WHILE FUELING, TAKEN TO DEALER ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT KIA SAID IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE AND I SPILT GAS ON THE SEAT. *TR.Mileage was 2500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNADN4A34C6. Kia Rio 2012 problem was reported in KUNA, ID. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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KIA RIO Electrical System
KIA RIO 2012 Electrical System Report #10472736
KIA RIO 2012 car safety problem was reported on June 22, 2012.KIA RIO 2012, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 KIA RIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT ENGINE STARTUP, ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FAILED TO WORK THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT AN ELECTRICAL FIRE HAD OCCURRED IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,315 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,318. .Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 2315 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNADN4A37C6. Kia Rio 2012 problem was reported in URBANDALE, IA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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KIA RIO Air Bags
KIA RIO 2012 Air Bags Report #10493304
KIA RIO 2012 car safety problem was reported on Jan 16, 2013.KIA RIO 2012, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with AIR BAGS . WE RAN INTO A TELEPHONE POLL AT ABOUT 25 MILES AN HOUR AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOOK, PASSENGER HIT THE WINDSHIELD WITH HEAD AND DRIVER HIT HIS CHEST INTO THE STEERING WHEEL AND HURT CHEST. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 2 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 12000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNADM5A30C6. Kia Rio 2012 problem was reported in CAMPBELL, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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KIA RIO Seat Belts
KIA RIO 2012 Seat Belts Report #10493304
KIA RIO 2012 car safety problem was reported on Jan 16, 2013.KIA RIO 2012, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with SEAT BELTS . WE RAN INTO A TELEPHONE POLL AT ABOUT 25 MILES AN HOUR AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOOK, PASSENGER HIT THE WINDSHIELD WITH HEAD AND DRIVER HIT HIS CHEST INTO THE STEERING WHEEL AND HURT CHEST. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 2 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 12000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNADM5A30C6. Kia Rio 2012 problem was reported in CAMPBELL, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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KIA RIO 2012 Seat Belts Report #10495212
KIA RIO 2012 car safety problem was reported on Jan 02, 2012.KIA RIO 2012, manufactured by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION had a problem with SEAT BELTS . THE SEAT BELT WOULD OFTEN LOCK UP WHEN ON THE DRIVER/PASSENGER, WHICH WOULD PREVENT THE OCCUPANTS FROM MOVING. ALSO, THE SEATBELT WOULD OFTEN LOCK UP IN THE RESTING POSITION, WHICH WOULD PREVENT AN OCCUPANT FROM PUTTING ON THE SEATBELT UPON ENTERING THE CAR. THE CAR HAD BEEN TAKEN TO A KIA DEALERSHIP TWO TIMES BEFORE THEY REPLACED THE SEATBELT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1000 miles. Kia Rio 2012 problem was reported in MUNCIE, IN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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KIA RIO Engine
KIA RIO 2012 Engine Report #10565984
KIA RIO 2012 car safety problem was reported on Feb 24, 2014.KIA RIO 2012, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with ENGINE . MY 2012 KIA RIO CAUGHT FIRE THE OTHER DAY. I PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY, WENT INTO THE HOUSE TO PUT MY LAPTOP DOWN. I HAD SHUT THE CAR OFF. CAME BACK OUT TO GRAB SOME STUFF FROM THE TRUNK AND THE CAR WAS SMOKING FROM THE HOOD. THOUGHT IT HAD OVERHEATED. PULLED HOOD RELEASE AND WENT TO OPEN THE HOOD WHEN I REALIZED FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE AREA. TRIED PUTTING THE FIRE OUT WITH A GARDEN HOSE & WAS INSTRUCTED BY 911 TO GET AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. CAR ENDED UP BURSTING INTO FLAMES. FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO COME AND EXTINGUISH. CALLED KIA AND THEY ARE TAKING THEIR TIME AT RESPONDING. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS MAY BE A BIGGER PROBLEM AND EFFECT MORE PEOPLE. PUTTING LIVES AT RISK FOR INJURY AND POSSIBLE DEATH. *TR.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 17000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNADN4A39C6. Kia Rio 2012 problem was reported in WINDERMERE, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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KIA RIO Electrical System
KIA RIO 2012 Electrical System Report #10565984
KIA RIO 2012 car safety problem was reported on Feb 24, 2014.KIA RIO 2012, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . MY 2012 KIA RIO CAUGHT FIRE THE OTHER DAY. I PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY, WENT INTO THE HOUSE TO PUT MY LAPTOP DOWN. I HAD SHUT THE CAR OFF. CAME BACK OUT TO GRAB SOME STUFF FROM THE TRUNK AND THE CAR WAS SMOKING FROM THE HOOD. THOUGHT IT HAD OVERHEATED. PULLED HOOD RELEASE AND WENT TO OPEN THE HOOD WHEN I REALIZED FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE AREA. TRIED PUTTING THE FIRE OUT WITH A GARDEN HOSE & WAS INSTRUCTED BY 911 TO GET AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. CAR ENDED UP BURSTING INTO FLAMES. FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO COME AND EXTINGUISH. CALLED KIA AND THEY ARE TAKING THEIR TIME AT RESPONDING. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS MAY BE A BIGGER PROBLEM AND EFFECT MORE PEOPLE. PUTTING LIVES AT RISK FOR INJURY AND POSSIBLE DEATH. *TR.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 17000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNADN4A39C6. Kia Rio 2012 problem was reported in WINDERMERE, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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KIA RIO Suspension
KIA RIO 2012 Suspension Report #10587826
KIA RIO 2012 car safety problem was reported on Dec 15, 2011.KIA RIO 2012, manufactured by Kia Motors America had a problem with SUSPENSION . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 KIA RIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR TIRES BECAME WORN PREMATURELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS A BENT SPINDLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41,000. UPDATED 08/21/2014*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED BOTH SPINDLES AND THE STABILIZER BAR WERE BENT. THE BEARINGS WERE NOT RIDING TRUE ON THE SPINDLE. UPDATED 08/26/2014 *JS.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 15000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNADM5A35C6. Kia Rio 2012 problem was reported in PAYNESVILLE, MN. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Kia Rio 2012 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Kia Rio 2012 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: KIA OF ST. CLOUD . DEALER'S CITY: WAITE PARK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MN. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 56387 .
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KIA RIO Engine
KIA RIO 2012 Engine Report #10626366
KIA RIO 2012 car safety problem was reported on June 02, 2014.KIA RIO 2012, manufactured by Kia Motors Corporation had a problem with ENGINE . I FILLED UP WITH GAS AND WAS LEAVING THE GAS STATION. I HIT THE ACCELERATOR TO PULL OUT AND THE CAR DIDN’T GO. IT IDLED OUT INTO TRAFFIC, ON THE ROAD BUT IT WOULDN’T GO. IT TOOK ABOUT 3-4 SECONDS BEFORE IT WOULD TAKE OFF. SINCE THEN IT HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. IT MOSTLY HAPPENS WHEN THE ENGINE IS AT OPERATING TEMP AND YOU STOP FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 59500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):KNADN4A33C6. Kia Rio 2012 problem was reported in CONORE, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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Kia Rio 2012 systems
Air Bags 1 Review(s)
Electrical System 2 Review(s)
Engine 2 Review(s)
Fuel System, Gasoline 1 Review(s)
Seat Belts 2 Review(s)
Suspension 1 Review(s)
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