Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2011 Kia Rio recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2011 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 2011 Kia Rio
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
Owner complaints by component24
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 29 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 21 |
| Air bags | 5 | 21 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 17 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 13 |
| Structure | 2 | 8 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 8 |
| Steering | 2 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 4 |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 4 |
| Wheels | 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
- Engine
“Coils, I have been through 6 sets of coils since I bought this car in 2011. This causes the engine to run rough , sputter & have no pick up when trying to accelerate.”
- Structure
“Painting peeling off the whole car. It’s going to cause the car to rust.Defect in Kia painting process.”
- Electrical system
“The engine and all electrical shuts down without warning. This happened three times in heavy traffic and nearly caused an accident.”
Other Kia Rio model years
- 20151 recall52 complaints
- 20141 recall52 complaints
- 20131 recall153 complaints
- 20121 recall54 complaints
- 20110 recalls24 complaints
- 20100 recalls26 complaints
- 20090 recalls39 complaints
- 20081 recall46 complaints
- 20071 recall46 complaints
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2011 Kia Rio recall questions
How many recalls does the 2011 Kia Rio have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2011 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 2011 Kia Rio?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 7 complaints out of 24 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2011 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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