2008 Kia Rio recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Kia Rio; the most frequently affected component is air bags — sensor/control module-inactive. Owners filed 49 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 21 model years of this model in the database, 2008 ranks #11 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints49

Crashes reported7in 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 37 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags22 · 59%

Engine3 · 8%

Service brakes3 · 8%

Suspension2 · 5%

Engine and engine cooling2 · 5%

Power train2 · 5%

Fuel system2 · 5%

Gasoline2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia rio. While driving at 30 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the occupant classification system mat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
Air bags · Dec 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia rio. While driving at any speed, the vehicle shook uncontrollably and made a loud noise without warning. The vehicle was driven to a mechanic who diagnosed that the front driver side wheel bearing failed. The front left wheel bearing was replaced. The failure recurred multiple times.…
Suspension · Nov 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 kia rio. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated. The contact drove home and noticed that the splash guard under the vehicle had melted. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who stated that two coil packs failed which…
Engine and engine cooling · Dec 2010 · NHTSA complaint record

I was involved in a car accident. I was headed west down a two-way street when a car ran the stop sign and crashed into me as i was entering into the intersection. The car was going a high speed when the collision occurred. My whole front end of car was smashed in, my car had been hit so bad until the gadgets in the…
Air bags · Sep 2009 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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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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