2008 Kia Rio recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 49
Latest campaign: May 31, 2012

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	1	May 31, 2012	12V244000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 31, 2012Latest campaign


May 31, 201212V244000	Air bags: frontal sensor/control module-inactive AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WITH A CHILD IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY TO THAT CHILD. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V244000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 12V244000 · May 31, 2012

May 31, 201212V244000

Air bags: frontal sensor/control module-inactive

AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WITH A CHILD IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY TO THAT CHILD.

DetailsHide details for campaign 12V244000

What's wrong: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 12V244000 · May 31, 2012

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component49

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

49Complaints filed

13Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

11Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Air bags	30	61	10	10
Service brakes	5	10	1	0
Vehicle speed control	4	8	1	0
Engine	3	6	0	0
Exterior lighting	3	6	0	0
Hydraulic	3	6	1	0
Power train	2	4	0	0
Seat belts	2	4	2	2
Suspension	2	4	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	2	4	0	0
Fuel system	2	4	0	0
Gasoline	2	4	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	2	0	0
Electrical system	1	2	0	0
Seats	1	2	0	0

5 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

Air bags
“Air bag light on the dash board is allways on ever sens the car was purchased.”
Filed 12/04/2021 · ODI 11442672
Power train
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia rio. While driving various speeds, the engine and clutch ceased without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who provided a cost estimate for the repairs.”
Filed 10/08/2019 · ODI 11267065
Vehicle speed control
“Takata recall. The computer that tells the transmission to switch gears is stuck and doasnt work. My car will only stay in 3rd gear and reverse. It has no power and goes in limp mode.”
Filed 02/19/2019 · ODI 11181015

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2008 Kia Rio recall questions

How many recalls does the 2008 Kia Rio have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2008 Kia Rio. The most recent, 12V244000 (reported May 31, 2012), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Kia Rio?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 30 complaints out of 49 filed with NHTSA (61%). Across all complaints, owners reported 13 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 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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