Skip to content2005 KIA Rio
1 Recalls for 2005 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. |
1 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2005 KIA Rio
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-08-02 | engine |
36 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2005 KIA Rio
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-11-13 |
AIR BAGS | POWER TRAIN | STEERING
ODI Number: 11374512 | |||
| 2016-01-08 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE | STEERING
ODI Number: 10818838 | |||
| 2016-01-19 |
AIR BAGS | SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10820989 | |||
| 2015-09-24 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 10776432 | |||
| 2014-11-23 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
ODI Number: 10660357 | |||
| 2014-08-29 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10629331 | |||
| 2014-05-16 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 10588777 | |||
| 2014-03-15 |
ENGINE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10572593 | |||
| 2014-01-20 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10560693 | |||
| 2013-11-08 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 10551514 | |||
| 2012-05-21 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 10459179 | |||
| 2010-10-10 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10359902 | |||
| 2010-09-19 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10356310 | |||
| 2010-08-23 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10351205 | |||
| 2010-05-19 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10331273 | |||
| 2010-03-03 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10316328 | |||
| 2009-12-07 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10294786 | |||
| 2009-11-17 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10292631 | |||
| 2009-09-21 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10284768 | |||
| 2009-09-25 |
SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10285207 | |||
| 2009-04-08 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10264504 | |||
| 2009-02-24 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10259853 | |||
| 2007-09-28 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10204401 | |||
| 2007-08-20 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10200116 | |||
| 2007-05-07 |
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10189937 | |||
| 2006-11-03 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10172568 | |||
| 2006-07-11 |
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10162145 | |||
| 2006-03-07 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10152111 | |||
| 2006-01-25 |
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10148544 | |||
| 2005-12-13 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10145062 | |||
| 2005-10-24 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10140625 | |||
| 2005-08-12 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10132647 | |||
| 2005-08-24 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10134084 | |||
| 2005-08-09 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10132113 | |||
| 2005-07-25 |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ODI Number: 10129945 | |||
| 2010-12-27 |
SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10372600 |
0 Investigations for 2005 KIA Rio
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component |
|---|
17 Service Alerts for 2005 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") |
| 2004-01-01 | 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
NEW NAME & MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOR EVAP CANISTER VENT FILTER. 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") |