2009 KIA RIO5
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
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- Air bags · Power train
TL* the contact owns a 2009 KIA RIO5. After the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the passenger side air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact…
TL* the contact owns a 2009 KIA RIO5. After the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the passenger side air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact mentioned that while driving approximately 45 mph after the brake was applied and released, the accelerator pedal was engaged and an abnormal noise emitted from the front of the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle jerked forward without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000.
- Unknown or other
Replaced all four engine coils and the spark plugs (the plugs I'D expect--it was very close to my 60K check up--where I would have done it anyway) I was not sure which category this part IS in. .when I stopped at a stop sign the car started shaking-wildly.--and the check engine light went on. I…
Replaced all four engine coils and the spark plugs (the plugs I'D expect--it was very close to my 60K check up--where I would have done it anyway) I was not sure which category this part IS in. .when I stopped at a stop sign the car started shaking-wildly.--and the check engine light went on. I had no choice but to keep moving when the light turned green-i was on a busy street--it was a little better when moving but when stopped it was a violent shake. given the nature of the engine light-it was a solid--i believed I could keep driving since I wasn't far from a KIA dealer. when I pulled in the service writer knew exactly what was wrong before using the computer because it IS so common a repair on my vehicle--yet it IS not a recalled item despite the dealership telling me it seems to happen on this model. ff this IS so common a KIA dealer tells you they have to fix it on all cars like yours why hasn't there been a recall. KIA has to know this IS an issue $600 later I was on my way.
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.
- 10201529TECHNICAL 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 bulletin provides information relating to some Kia models that may exhibit fogging, condensation, and/or moisture inside a headlamp assembly. Generally, a fogging condition is considered normal and can be eliminated by turning on the headlamps with the engine running for up to 30 minutes or during normal driving conditions. Headlamp assembly replacement WILL NOT be necessary in most cases.
- 10194563Tsb_eng063_closed: technical service bulletin closed
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