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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2001 Kia Rio recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2001 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 |
| Wheels | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Apr 20, 200505V159000 | WheelsIF THE CRACK IS SEVERE, THE WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 05V159000
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| Apr 9, 200404V179000 | Fuel system, gasoline: deliveryFUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V179000
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| Sep 24, 200303V352000 | Fuel system, gasolineFUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 03V352000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Rio, Rio Cinco. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
Owner complaints by component224
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 51 | 23 |
| Air bags | 33 | 15 |
| Wheels | 31 | 14 |
| Power train | 26 | 12 |
| Electrical system | 25 | 11 |
| Fuel system | 24 | 11 |
| Gasoline | 23 | 10 |
| Suspension | 22 | 10 |
| Unknown or other | 20 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 17 | 8 |
| Hydraulic | 17 | 8 |
| Seat belts | 15 | 7 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 11 | 5 |
| Equipment | 10 | 4 |
| Structure | 9 | 4 |
8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Unknown or other
“Door locks on both front doors stuck in the locked position.”
- Structure
“Parked car at work came back out and the door lock was down tried to pull up but is stuck or caught on something. The way the screws are in the door 2 of them cannot be taken out without having the door open.”
- Electrical system
“It is difficult to enter the car with the key and when I pull the door handle the lock drops down to the close position and I can't get out this happens on the driver's side and the front passenger side,I have to hold…”
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2001 Kia Rio recall questions
How many recalls does the 2001 Kia Rio have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2001 Kia Rio. The most recent, 05V159000 (reported April 20, 2005), concerns wheels. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2001 Kia Rio recalls for?
The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 2 campaigns. Others: wheels (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2001 Kia Rio?
Engine and engine cooling is the most-reported component, named in 51 complaints out of 224 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 21 crashs and 14 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2001 Kia Rio?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.
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