Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2009 Kia Rio
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
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Owner complaints by component41
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 18 | 44 |
| Engine | 7 | 17 |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 10 |
| Seats | 4 | 10 |
| Structure | 3 | 7 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 5 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 5 |
| Power train | 2 | 5 |
| Suspension | 2 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 5 |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 5 |
| Steering | 2 | 5 |
| Tires | 1 | 2 |
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
- Electrical system
“Engine went out 8 months after there always been electrical issue has caused problems where it wnt accelerate causing a wreck the break light had shorts they didnt even have the radio n i went to a car lot dealership .”
- Unknown or other
“The doors will lock and won't unlock. This happened to the front passenger door when the car was less than a year old and they repaired it.”
- Air bags
“My airbag light will not go off for my passenger side!!! I think it is absolutely ridiculous that my car is not included in the recall because it definitely should be!”
Other Kia Rio model years
- 20131 recall153 complaints
- 20121 recall54 complaints
- 20110 recalls24 complaints
- 20100 recalls26 complaints
- 20090 recalls39 complaints
- 20081 recall46 complaints
- 20071 recall46 complaints
- 20061 recall74 complaints
- 20051 recall37 complaints
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- 2009 Sorento2 recalls55 complaints
- 2009 Optima1 recall116 complaints
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- 2009 Rondo2 recalls72 complaints
- 2009 Amanti1 recall4 complaints
- 2009 Borrego3 recalls88 complaints
- 2010 Soul3 recalls135 complaints
- 2010 Forte3 recalls232 complaints
- 2020 Telluride7 recalls773 complaints
- 2017 Niro5 recalls101 complaints
2009 Kia Rio recall questions
How many recalls does the 2009 Kia Rio have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2009 Kia Rio. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2009 Kia Rio?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 18 complaints out of 41 filed with NHTSA (44%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 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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