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2 Recalls for 2004 KIA Rio
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-12-12 | CHILD SEAT | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, ‘CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS.’ CERTAIN CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORS WILL NOT FULLY LATCH ONTO THE LOWER LATCH ANCHORS LOCATED BETWEEN THE REAR SEAT BACK AND REAR SEAT CUSHION BECAUSE OF INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE CHILD SEAT ANCHORS AND A METAL WIRE LOCATED IN THE FRAME OF THE REAR SEAT BACK. UNTIL THE RECALL REPAIR IS COMPLETED, FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BY YOUR CHILD SEATS MANUFACTURER ON HOW TO PROPERLY INSTALL THE CHILD SEAT WITH YOUR VEHICLE’S REAR SAFETY BELTS RATHER THAN USING THE LATCH SYSTEM. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER ANCHORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542. |
| 2004-04-09 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE OF THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR IS SUBJECT TO FRACTURE OR CRACKING DURING REMOVAL OF THE QUICK CONNECT COUPLING SECURING THE MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLY TO THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE, OR WHEN FORCE IS ACCIDENTALLY APPLIED TO THE INTAKE NIPPLE DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS OR DURING ENGINE COMPARTMENT REPAIRS. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542. |
3 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2004 KIA Rio
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-12 | airbag | |||
| 2011-05-12 | paint | |||
| 2011-05-12 | steering |
37 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2004 KIA Rio
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-22 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ODI Number: 10897541 | |||
| 2019-04-20 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11202631 | |||
| 2019-02-28 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11183157 | |||
| 2015-06-16 |
WHEELS
ODI Number: 10725617 | |||
| 2014-07-10 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10609586 | |||
| 2014-02-20 |
VISIBILITY/WIPER
ODI Number: 10565082 | |||
| 2012-11-19 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10485125 | |||
| 2012-01-15 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10443859 | |||
| 2011-12-17 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10440268 | |||
| 2011-08-25 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10421512 | |||
| 2010-12-05 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10369219 | |||
| 2010-10-13 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10360357 | |||
| 2010-09-07 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10354082 | |||
| 2009-08-20 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10281226 | |||
| 2009-03-03 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10260541 | |||
| 2008-11-18 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10249072 | |||
| 2008-09-03 |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10240850 | |||
| 2008-03-28 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
ODI Number: 10222564 | |||
| 2008-03-05 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10220143 | |||
| 2007-10-04 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10204856 | |||
| 2007-06-27 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10194775 | |||
| 2006-12-12 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10175941 | |||
| 2006-11-02 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | SUSPENSION:REAR | WHEELS
ODI Number: 10172443 | |||
| 2006-11-03 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ODI Number: 10172592 | |||
| 2006-11-07 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10172888 | |||
| 2006-11-03 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10172536 | |||
| 2006-07-17 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | STRUCTURE | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10162588 | |||
| 2006-06-26 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10160791 | |||
| 2006-03-17 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
ODI Number: 10152976 | |||
| 2006-02-13 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10150163 | |||
| 2006-02-08 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 10149813 | |||
| 2005-11-23 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10143539 | |||
| 2005-05-04 |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ODI Number: 10119819 | |||
| 2005-08-19 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
ODI Number: 10118855 | |||
| 2005-01-26 |
AIR BAGS | SEAT BELTS:FRONT
ODI Number: 10107953 | |||
| 2004-11-05 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10099686 | |||
| 2004-08-30 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10090029 |
0 Investigations for 2004 KIA Rio
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component |
|---|
18 Service Alerts for 2004 KIA Rio
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2016-04-04 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB – USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS – This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-04-04 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB – USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS – This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-09-13 | 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-09-13 | 160000 STRUCTURE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-04-04 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB – USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS – This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-03-02 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PITSTOP – ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES – In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-11-04 | 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE – By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-11-04 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE – By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-01-18 | 354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE – By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some example Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2017-01-18 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE – By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some example Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2005-01-01 | 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
IMPROVED TIMING BELTS FOR THE KIA RIO AND OPTIMA. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2005-01-01 | 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TECHLINE FAQS. KIA TECHNICIAN TIMES. VOLUME 8, ISSUE 4. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-04-13 | 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
PENDING RECALL RELATING TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND FUEL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES. KIA HAS EXPANDED THE RANGE OF AFFECTED VEHICLES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-01-01 | 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
VACUUM LEAK AFTER TSB SC036. KIA TECHNICIAN TIMES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2007-12-01 | 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
RIO (BC) ENGINE HARD TO START, RUNS ROUGH AND STALLS — WHAT TO CHECK — CRANK POSITION SENSOR (CKP) TONE RING. *NJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-08-28 | 053000 PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-08-28 | 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-08-28 | 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |