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2005 Kia Rio recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Child seat | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Dec 12, 200505V557000 | Child seatIN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, IF THE CHILD SEAT IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR. DetailsHide details for campaign 05V557000
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Owner complaints by component37
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 12 | 32 |
| Engine | 5 | 14 |
| Air bags | 4 | 11 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 11 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 11 |
| Steering | 3 | 8 |
| Power train | 3 | 8 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 8 |
| Structure | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 5 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 3 |
| Visibility | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 3 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 3 |
4 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
“On [XXX], while driving my 2005 Kia Rio northbound on [XXX] across the [XXX], I was coming from a meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, and heading toward Jeffersonville, Indiana.”
- Steering
“I was driving on public street loss control due to a pot hole in the street the car lost control flipping sliding then flip up right till it came to a stop on apt wall then when it was all over and done the airbag…”
- Air bags
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia rio. The contact stated that the air bag and seat belt warning lights randomly flashed.”
Other Kia Rio model years
- 20090 recalls39 complaints
- 20081 recall46 complaints
- 20071 recall46 complaints
- 20061 recall74 complaints
- 20051 recall37 complaints
- 20042 recalls50 complaints
- 20033 recalls82 complaints
- 20021 recall149 complaints
- 20013 recalls223 complaints
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2005 Kia Rio recall questions
How many recalls does the 2005 Kia Rio have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2005 Kia Rio. The most recent, 05V557000 (reported December 12, 2005), concerns child seat. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Kia Rio?
Engine and engine cooling is the most-reported component, named in 12 complaints out of 37 filed with NHTSA (32%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 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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