2006 Kia Rio recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Kia Rio; the most frequently affected component is air bags — sensor/control module-inactive. Owners filed 74 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 21 model years of this model in the database, 2006 ranks #9 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints74

Crashes reported6in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Air bags — Sensor/control module-inactiveCampaign 12V244000 · 31 May 2012

Problem: Kia is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 rio vehicles, manufactured from february 20, 2005, through december 9, 2007. The front passenger seat occupant sensor mat can experience fatigue cracking. If sufficient cracking occurs, the occupant classification system (ocs) will cease to function such that the system will not be able to detect whether a child passenger is in the seat and the airbag will deploy during a crash necessitating deployment.

Risk: Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.

Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ocs seat sensor mat, free of charge. The recall began on july 26, 2012. Owners may contact kia consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags29 · 72%

Structure3 · 8%

Unknown or other3 · 8%

Engine2 · 5%

Exterior lighting1 · 2%

Power train1 · 2%

Suspension1 · 2%

Service brakes1 · 2%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

I was in an auto accident where i reneded two cars. My air bag sid not deploy. The vehicle was hydroplane on wet roads going about 55 when i hit the brakes.
Air bags · Oct 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

The passenger air bag sensor went out at 170000 miles and they replaced it free. Now the same sensor went out at 70000 miles and the car is out of warranty and they won't replace it for free. The same sensor shouldn't go out twice in 10 years. There is a problem with the sensors. None of the air bags work if one…
Air bags · Nov 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

I have two 2006 kia rios both at approx. 65000 miles developed and air bag problem. I took them to the dealer and paid 105 dollars each for a diagnostic they tell me it is the passenger seat on both cars and want 600 dollars to replace the seats. Since there have been very few people sit in my passenger seats it seems…
Air bags · Jun 2011 · 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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