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2010 Kia Rio recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2010 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2010 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 component26
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 12 | 46 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 15 |
| Engine | 4 | 15 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 15 |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 8 |
| Structure | 2 | 8 |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 8 |
| Power train | 1 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 4 |
| Wheels | 1 | 4 |
| Equipment | 1 | 4 |
| Suspension | 1 | 4 |
| Tires | 1 | 4 |
| Steering | 1 | 4 |
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
“The contact owned a 2010 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while his son was driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle crashed head-on into a guard rail.”
- Fuel/propulsion system
“Having to replace at least one fuel injector each year. Usually number one plug.”
- Unknown or other
“After driving to work approximately a 25 minutes to work I parked my vehicle and smelt something like burnt plastic. Assumed it was something in the area I work.”
Other Kia Rio model years
- 20141 recall52 complaints
- 20131 recall153 complaints
- 20121 recall54 complaints
- 20110 recalls24 complaints
- 20100 recalls26 complaints
- 20090 recalls39 complaints
- 20081 recall46 complaints
- 20071 recall46 complaints
- 20061 recall74 complaints
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- 2021 K56 recalls169 complaints
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2010 Kia Rio recall questions
How many recalls does the 2010 Kia Rio have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2010 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 2010 Kia Rio?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 12 complaints out of 26 filed with NHTSA (46%). Across all complaints, owners reported 9 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2010 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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