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2003 KIA Rio

Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.

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These records cover every 2003 KIA Rio. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.

Recalls

3 recalls name the 2003 KIA Rio. Newest first.

Owner complaints

74 complaints8 involved a crash2 involved a fire7 injuries

What owners report most

  1. Engine and engine cooling19
  2. Electrical system16
  3. Power train13
  4. Service brakes, hydraulic12
  5. Fuel system, gasoline7
  6. Seat belts7
  7. Air bags4
  8. Exterior lighting4
  9. Steering4
  10. Suspension4

Latest complaints

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

Every KIA Rio model year

Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.