2002 Kia Rio recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Kia Rio; the most frequently affected component is fuel system, gasoline — delivery. Owners filed 158 complaints, most often about engine and engine cooling. Among the 21 model years of this model in the database, 2002 ranks #7 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints158

Crashes reported4in stored complaints

Fires reported4in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Fuel system, gasoline — DeliveryCampaign 04V179000 · 09 Apr 2004

Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel intake nipple of the fuel distributor is subject to fracture or cracking during removal of the quick connect coupling securing the main fuel tube assembly to the fuel intake nipple, or when force is accidentally applied to the intake nipple during the vehicle assembly process or during engine compartment repairs.

Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel distributor and main fuel tube assemblies. The recall began june 18, 2004. Owners should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.

What owners complain about

Share of the 33 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine and engine cooling15 · 45%

Seat belts5 · 15%

Air bags3 · 9%

Fuel system3 · 9%

Gasoline3 · 9%

Service brakes2 · 6%

Hydraulic2 · 6%

Latches/locks/linkages2 · 6%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

We were just 10 minutes driving from home, when we saw the smoke coming from front of the car. We were approaching the light so the speed was about 10 miles . Within 5/6 meters we stopped in turn line and turned off the engine. The smoke got more and more. So we get out of the car and we were just shocked. Somebody…
Engine and engine cooling · Dec 2010 · NHTSA complaint record

2002 kia rio - timing belt failure causes entire and instantaneous engine loss - car comes to halt in roadway unexpectedly. Timing belts are covered under kia's 100,000 mile powertrain warranty, but they do not honor their warranty for this problem. *nm
Engine and engine cooling · Jul 2006 · NHTSA complaint record

2002 kia rio. Consumer states timing belt failed *tgw the consumer stated the timing belt failed for a second time at 59,059 and destroyed the second engine. The consumer was informed the vehicle would not be covered under warranty, because the original timing belt was not replaced at the proper mileage. The consumer…
Engine and engine cooling · Jun 2011 · NHTSA complaint record

I got the second hand 2002 kia rio 4 months ago . Me and my wife were driving for 1 mile when the smell of smoke came and in the couple of seconds there was smoke came from the bonnet. I switched off and tried to open the bonnet but the smoke got more and more ,so we left the car immediately and we saw flames came…
Engine and engine cooling · Jan 2010 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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