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2 Recalls for 2019 KIA Rio
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-09 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, “Internal Trunk Release.” Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 5, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC216. |
| 2021-08-09 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte, Forte Koup, and 2018-2019 Rio vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, “Internal Trunk Release.” Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 5, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC216. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2019 KIA Rio
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7 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2019 KIA Rio
| Date | Component | |||
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| 2020-03-02 |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11315702 | |||
| 2020-02-17 |
SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11309662 | |||
| 2019-11-01 |
STEERING
ODI Number: 11277536 | |||
| 2019-09-14 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11255508 | |||
| 2019-05-06 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11205794 | |||
| 2019-01-23 |
STEERING | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 11171552 | |||
| 2020-12-01 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11377300 |
0 Investigations for 2019 KIA Rio
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37 Service Alerts for 2019 KIA Rio
| Date | Description |
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| 2022-03-01 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-01-06 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-01-06 | 061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-01-27 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: IVT/CVT SW LOGIC IMPROVEMENT AND/OR IVT/CVT REPLACEMENT (SA476) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-21 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-21 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-12-21 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-10-05 | 010000 STEERING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar 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") |
| 2021-09-01 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-08-03 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PITSTOP: FRONT RADAR SENSOR MOUNTING INSPECTION (PS704) – This pitstop provides information regarding front radar sensor alignment on 2014MY and later vehicles that may exhibit a warning light ON related to radar sensor alignment errors in Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-08-03 | 260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
PITSTOP: FRONT RADAR SENSOR MOUNTING INSPECTION (PS704) – This pitstop provides information regarding front radar sensor alignment on 2014MY and later vehicles that may exhibit a warning light ON related to radar sensor alignment errors in Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-04-08 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE – 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 bulletin pr Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-03-25 | 010000 STEERING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-03-11 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE – 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 bulletin p Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-11-04 | 010000 STEERING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-11-04 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-11-04 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-11-25 | 010000 STEERING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black ba Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-11-25 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black ba Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-11-25 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU, WORM GEAR AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black ba Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-09-24 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE REMINDER SETTING RESET PROCEDURE – This bulletin provides the procedure to turn OFF the service reminder lamp, at the first service interval reminder alert that will display on the instrument cluster. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-08-25 | 034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
PITSTOP – BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION – This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-08-25 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
PITSTOP – BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION – This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-07-27 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: MAINTENANCE REMINDER FEATURE – This bulletin provides information on setting the “Service Interval Reminder” feature available on most Kia vehicles. If the service interval reminder is set, the customer will be i 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") |
| 2019-10-15 | 010000 STEERING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TSB084_R3: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-02-14 | 140000 AIR BAGS
PITSTOP: AIRBAG CRASH PAD SURFACE IMPRINT – This Pitstop provides information to avoid unnecessary replacement of the crash pad on some 2019~MY Rio (SC) vehicles due to an airbag outline/imprint usually noticed under sunlight conditions of Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-11-26 | 010000 STEERING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor D Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-11-26 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor D Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-11-26 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor D Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-04-05 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC P0128 (SA374) – This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) on some 2019MY Rio (SC) vehicles, produced from August 27, 2018 through March 4, 2 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-04-05 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB: SERVICE ACTION: ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC P0128 (SA374) – This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) on some 2019MY Rio (SC) vehicles, produced from August 27, 2018 through March 4, 2 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-05-31 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC19) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to extracting “in use performance tracking” emissions dat Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-02-21 | 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC19) – This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in C Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-02-21 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC19) – This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in C Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |