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2008 KIA Rio
2 Recalls for 2008 KIA Rio
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-05-31 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE | KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 RIO VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 20, 2005, THROUGH DECEMBER 9, 2007. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT SENSOR MAT CAN EXPERIENCE FATIGUE CRACKING. IF SUFFICIENT CRACKING OCCURS, THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) WILL CEASE TO FUNCTION SUCH THAT THE SYSTEM WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DETECT WHETHER A CHILD PASSENGER IS IN THE SEAT AND THE AIRBAG WILL DEPLOY DURING A CRASH NECESSITATING DEPLOYMENT. Remedy: KIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OCS SEAT SENSOR MAT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542. |
| 2012-05-31 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 RIO VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 20, 2005, THROUGH DECEMBER 9, 2007. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT SENSOR MAT CAN EXPERIENCE FATIGUE CRACKING. IF SUFFICIENT CRACKING OCCURS, THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) WILL CEASE TO FUNCTION SUCH THAT THE SYSTEM WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DETECT WHETHER A CHILD PASSENGER IS IN THE SEAT AND THE AIRBAG WILL DEPLOY DURING A CRASH NECESSITATING DEPLOYMENT. Remedy: KIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OCS SEAT SENSOR MAT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2008 KIA Rio
| Date | Component |
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45 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2008 KIA Rio
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-07 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10914494 | |||
| 2017-06-27 |
AIR BAGS | SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 11001621 | |||
| 2016-11-16 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ODI Number: 10926412 | |||
| 2019-10-08 |
ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11267065 | |||
| 2019-02-19 |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | ENGINE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11181015 | |||
| 2016-05-09 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | ENGINE
ODI Number: 10864025 | |||
| 2016-04-25 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10861389 | |||
| 2016-04-08 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10854461 | |||
| 2016-04-08 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10854458 | |||
| 2015-07-19 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10735040 | |||
| 2015-07-17 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10734866 | |||
| 2015-04-03 |
AIR BAGS | SEATS
ODI Number: 10703533 | |||
| 2015-03-11 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10690382 | |||
| 2015-02-12 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10682898 | |||
| 2015-01-20 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10676821 | |||
| 2014-12-17 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10664899 | |||
| 2014-10-03 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10641286 | |||
| 2014-08-04 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10618642 | |||
| 2014-02-19 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10564990 | |||
| 2013-11-06 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10551111 | |||
| 2013-05-15 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10512119 | |||
| 2013-03-15 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10503105 | |||
| 2012-02-23 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10449052 | |||
| 2011-06-08 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10405575 | |||
| 2011-05-08 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10399496 | |||
| 2011-01-22 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10378229 | |||
| 2011-01-16 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10376849 | |||
| 2010-11-12 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10365462 | |||
| 2010-10-04 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10359001 | |||
| 2010-07-21 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10344603 | |||
| 2010-03-27 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10322487 | |||
| 2010-03-09 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10318096 | |||
| 2010-02-08 |
EQUIPMENT
ODI Number: 10307452 | |||
| 2010-02-04 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10305833 | |||
| 2009-11-09 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10291497 | |||
| 2009-10-09 |
STEERING
ODI Number: 10286902 | |||
| 2009-06-06 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10273005 | |||
| 2009-04-23 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10266513 | |||
| 2009-01-27 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10256496 | |||
| 2008-12-27 |
VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 10252926 | |||
| 2008-09-13 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10242039 | |||
| 2008-08-15 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10238421 | |||
| 2008-06-20 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10231834 | |||
| 2008-05-03 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10226542 | |||
| 2008-03-31 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10222953 |
0 Investigations for 2008 KIA Rio
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component |
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34 Service Alerts for 2008 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") |
| 2021-05-19 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB_ENG066_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-05-19 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB_ENG066_CLOSED: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CLOSED 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") |
| 2020-04-24 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: – TRANSMISSION FLUID APPLICATION GUIDE – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information relating to the correct transmission fluid type and fill quantity requ 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") |
| 2015-07-16 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN – APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTI-CORROSION MATERIAL (SC122) – TO IMPROVE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION, KIA IS LAUNCHING THIS BULLETIN TO APPLY ADDITIONAL ANTICORROSION PROTECTION TO VARIOUS VEHICLE UNDERBODY COMP 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") |
| 2013-12-01 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
KIA: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SYSTEM UPGRADED SOFTWARE. MODEL 2006-2011 RIO. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-03-22 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER REPLACEMENT – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER. OVER TIME, SOME KIA VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIMITED APPLI Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-03-22 | 130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)
TSB: WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER REPLACEMENT – THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO POSSIBLE FOREIGN DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP INLET FILTER. OVER TIME, SOME KIA VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LIMITED APPLI Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2010-04-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
KIA: ECM UPGRADE-MIL ON WITH DTC P0300, P0128, P0140, P0442 & P0461. VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A ROUGH IDLE DURING INITIAL COLD START UP PERIOD AND/OR ILLUMINATE THE MIL. *PE UPDATED 10/29/10. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-08-29 | 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
TSB: MUFFLER PIPE HANGER BRACKET REPLACEMENT – REVISED – SOME RIO VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM FEBRUARY 25, 2008 TO JULY 10, 2011, MAY EXPERIENCE A RATTLING NOISE WHILE DRIVING, EMANATING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCED Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-08-29 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TSB: MUFFLER PIPE HANGER BRACKET REPLACEMENT – REVISED – SOME RIO VEHICLES, PRODUCED FROM FEBRUARY 25, 2008 TO JULY 10, 2011, MAY EXPERIENCE A RATTLING NOISE WHILE DRIVING, EMANATING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCED Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2010-04-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
KIA: COMBINED TSB/SERVICE ACTION ECM UPGRADE FOR MULTIPLE DTC’S LISTED-P0300, P0128, P0140, P0451, P0461. PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE TO UPGRADE THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) OF SOME VEHICLES (MAP SENSORS ONLY) WHICH MAY EXPERIENCE A ROUGH I Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2010-06-01 | 132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
KIA: SERVICE ACTION-REAR DOOR GLASS RUN WIND NOISE REPAIR. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE WIND NOISE FROM THE REAR GLASS AREA DUE TO EXCESSIVE GLASS TO CHANNEL RUN CLEARANCE. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2012-11-01 | 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2012-11-01 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-06-08 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Q AND A: WTY002 – CERTAIN 2008-2011 MY KIA RIO VEHICLES AND ALL 2006-2010 MY KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES FRONT PASSENGER OCS SENSOR MAT KIA NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-06-08 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Q AND A: WTY002 – CERTAIN 2008-2011 MY KIA RIO VEHICLES AND ALL 2006-2010 MY KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES FRONT PASSENGER OCS SENSOR MAT KIA NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-06-08 | 143100 AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Q AND A: WTY002 – CERTAIN 2008-2011 MY KIA RIO VEHICLES AND ALL 2006-2010 MY KIA OPTIMA VEHICLES FRONT PASSENGER OCS SENSOR MAT KIA NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2010-06-01 | 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
KIA: SERVICE ACTION-DOOR WEATHER STRIP INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT. VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE ABNORMAL WEAR ON THE DOOR WEATHER STRIP. CHECK DOOR WEATHER STRIP ON ALL DOORS FOR ABNORMAL WEAR, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ONLY AFFECTED DOOR WEA Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2009-05-01 | 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
KIA: LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY LABEL REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110. PROVIDING INFORMATION FOR THE NEW REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY (LCC) WHEN CERTAIN ACCESSORIES ARE ADDED TO A COMPLETED VEHICLE PRI0 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2010-07-01 | 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
KIA: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) RECEIVER UPGRADE; CHANGE OF TPMS SOFTWARE (SA049). SOME VEHICLES HAVE LOW LINE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS). SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE ILLUMINATION OF THE TPMS WARNING LAMP INDICATI Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-07-01 | 161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
KIA: AN ADDITIONAL APPLICATION OF ANTI-CORROSION PROTECTION WILL BE APPLIED ON SOME VEHICLES UNDERBODY COMPONENTS TO HELP PREVENT CORROSION. MODEL 2004-09 SPECTRA, 2006-10 OPTIMA, 2006-11 RIO 2007-10 RONDO AND 2010-13 SOUL. *PE 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") |
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