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2010 Kia Rio Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Kia Rio, most often about the air bags (46% of complaints, typically around 61,000 miles). It is 18th of 24 Rio model years by number of complaints.

Complaints26
Recalls0
Crashes reported9
Fires reported0
Injuries reported8

Most common 2010 Kia Rio problems

  1. Air bags

    12 complaints · 46%

    Half of these problems showed up before 61,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.

    On february 19, 2013 I was in a collision I hit the car from behind and totaled the front end of my car none of the airbags deployed leaving me with neck and back injuries. I want to know why they didn't deploy and why isn't or wasn't there a recall because this is not the first reported incident of no deployment of…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 59,874 miles
    The contact owns a 2010 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle rolled over and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The contact stated the vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where the dealer advised that an investigator…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 63,000 miles

  2. Brakes

    4 complaints · 15%

    The contact owns a 2010 Kia Rio. The contact stated that the anti lock braking system would engage whenever she applied the brakes. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 9,000 miles
    I was traveling about 40 MPH exiting on the fwy off ramp which turns to the right. Initially my brakes worked and then it made a awful winding sound. The car was gaining speed as I made the turn and I totally lost my brakes and had to use my hand brake to stop before almost running into the back of a car. I had my…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 126,000 miles

  3. Engine

    4 complaints · 15%

    We were involved in an accident where we rear ended another vehicle. The other car was at a standstill and we hit them at about 30 mphs. The driver and myself both had seat belts. The driver injuries her left knee. The airbags did not deploy. I think that if they did her knee might not have been injured because she…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 123,000 miles
    Took my car to get fixed, and looked at the 2nd cyl.. Apparently, tons of people are having problems with the 2nd cyl. After looking online about it. I had them try all my coils and its not a coil problem. I had all spark plugs changed and tune up was done. There is absolutely no reason my 2nd cyl. To be messed up...…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 80,000 miles

  4. Electrical

    4 complaints · 15%

    The contact owns a 2010 Kia Rio. The contact stated that the vehicle's cd player overheated and produced a burning odor. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000...updated 10/08/14 the dealer wanted to charge the consumer $97.00…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 60,000 miles
    Took my car to get fixed, and looked at the 2nd cyl.. Apparently, tons of people are having problems with the 2nd cyl. After looking online about it. I had them try all my coils and its not a coil problem. I had all spark plugs changed and tune up was done. There is absolutely no reason my 2nd cyl. To be messed up...…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 80,000 miles

  5. Other or unspecified

    3 complaints · 12%

    When driving, the car stalls for no reason (there is fuel in the car, has regular oil changes, and a brand new battery). It takes a couple minutes before the car will restart. While on the highway, the engine light will come on and then turn right off, but the RPM gauge stops working even though I am still driving.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 88,000 miles
    Since january my 2010 Kia Rio has stalled at traffic stops. It usually starts again after several tries, although recently it needed a jump start. I've taken it to three mechanics who all say they can't find a code or what the problem is. I've tried gas additive, new crank shaft sensor, tune up. Nothing works. I've…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 131,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2010 Kia Rio recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2010 Kia Rio

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Kia Rio?
By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (12 complaints, typically around 61,000 miles); brakes (4 complaints); engine (4 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2010 Kia Rio have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2010 Kia Rio. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2010 a bad year for the Kia Rio?
It is 18th of 24 Rio model years by number of complaints, with 26 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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