CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Kia RIO5 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (3 reports).
0Recalls
3Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
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2008 Kia RIO5 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2008 Kia RIO5.
Most common 2008 Kia RIO5 problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNEDA 2008 KIA RIO5. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK, IT ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING.AS A RESULT, THE TIRES SPUN AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD AND OVER A CURB, SLIGHTLY STRIKINGTHE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A WALL.THEAIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000. UPDATED 09/29/16*LJ *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 KIA RIO5. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO TWENTY BALES OF HAY. THERE WAS A DELAY IN THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO PROVIDE RESTRAINT. THE CONTACT WAS AIRLIFTED AND TRANSPORTED TO A TRAUMA HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000.
WAS PULLED OVER BY LOCAL POLICE WHO NOTIFIED ME THAT RIGHT PARKING LIGHT WAS 'STUCK' ON; NOT PROBLEM DURING DAY BUT WHEN HEADLIGHTS USED PARKING BRAKE IS ALSO ILLUMINATED. ALSO NOTICED THAT DASH WARNING LIGHT FOR PASSENGER AIRBAG IS ON REGARDLESS OF WHETHER ANYONE IS IN THE SEAT OR NOT. *JS
2008 Kia RIO5 questions
Does the 2008 Kia RIO5 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2008 Kia RIO5 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Kia RIO5?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (3), Exterior Lighting (1), Seat Belts (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Kia RIO5 has been fixed?
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