2009 Kia RIO Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2009 Kia RIO recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2009 Kia RIO.

Most common 2009 Kia RIO problems

Problem areas named in the 39 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	18
Engine	7
Seats	4
Structure	3
Unknown Or Other	3
Steering	2
Suspension	2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Seat Belts	2

What owners report

2022-07-16, Engine
Engine went out 8 months after there always been electrical issue has caused problems where it wnt accelerate causing a wreck the break light had shorts they didnt even have the radio n i went to a car lot dealership . this car left me in bad situations im just surprised its not recall I barely drive it it paid off after so many years n really only reason I have it cuz I put too much in n it n now it aint worth nuthin because of the issues that gave me

2022-07-06, Unknown Or Other
The doors will lock and won't unlock. This happened to the front passenger door when the car was less than a year old and they repaired it. The rear passenger door locked and it won't lock so I don't load items on that side but yesterday, July 5, 2022 I got locked in on my drivers side! I had to exit the vehicle by crawling over the stick shift to the front passenger side. I've seen hundreds of complaints about this and can't understand why there has not been a recall.

2022-06-30, Air Bags
My airbag light will not go off for my passenger side!!! I think it is absolutely ridiculous that my car is not included in the recall because it definitely should be! What everybody says about the 2005 to the 2008 Kia Rios and the 2001 to 2008 Kia Rios is the same thing that is happening with my Kia Rio which is a 2009... Can y please add my vehicle too??? Also in the latest class action lawsuit it talks about the passenger seat pad sensor being broken and that's what breaks the passenger airbag so how in the world is my car not included in this?

2021-01-02, Engine
MY COILS KEEP GOING OUT AFTER REPLACING ALL 4. I'VE REPLACED THE COMPLETE FUEL PUMP BUT EVERYTIME I FUEL UP MY CAR IT HESITATES TO START WHICH IS WHY I REPLACED THE PUMP TO BEGIN WITH.

2020-12-27, Air Bags
MY AIRBAG LIGHT ON MY DASHBOARD WILL NOT GO OUT WHEN IT IS RESET, I DON'T KNOW WHAT SENSOR IS BAD, IS THERE A RECALL ON THE SENORS

2009 Kia RIO questions

Does the 2009 Kia RIO have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2009 Kia RIO at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Kia RIO?

Based on 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (18), Engine (7), Seats (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Kia RIO has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.