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23V652000 Sep 25, 2023 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio...

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May 17, 2025 Engine

I tried to get the parts fixed from the recall. However, when I tried to get it serviced I was adviced that the parts would take a few weeks to arrive. With an appending move to Helena, Mt from Lambertville, Mi they informed me that they would not be able to fix the recall issues. There is no KIA d...

May 17, 2025 Engine

I tried to get the parts fixed from the recall. However, when I tried to get it serviced I was adviced that the parts would take a few weeks to arrive. With an appending move to Helena, Mt from Lambertville, Mi they informed me that they would not be able to fix the recall issues. There is no KIA d...

Mar 31, 2025 Engine

The engine started to lose power, and the check engine light illuminated. The power drop was most noticable when accelerating from a stop. At times, randomly, the engine RPMs would dip down to 200-300 at idle and would almost stall. Upon further investigation, the engine has been excessively consumi...

Mar 31, 2025 Engine

The engine started to lose power, and the check engine light illuminated. The power drop was most noticable when accelerating from a stop. At times, randomly, the engine RPMs would dip down to 200-300 at idle and would almost stall. Upon further investigation, the engine has been excessively consumi...

Aug 25, 2024 Unknown Or Other

Driving to work I exited US-26 in Hillsboro, Oregon at the 185th exit. The exit is an uphill ramp with a traffic signal at the top of the hill. The traffic signal at the end of the ramp was green. I was following a Tesla Model Y and I saw the brake lights activate. I applied my brakes causing my car...

Aug 25, 2024 Unknown Or Other

Driving to work I exited US-26 in Hillsboro, Oregon at the 185th exit. The exit is an uphill ramp with a traffic signal at the top of the hill. The traffic signal at the end of the ramp was green. I was following a Tesla Model Y and I saw the brake lights activate. I applied my brakes causing my car...

Jun 3, 2024 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 133,223 mi

The contact owned a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). After the recall remedy was completed, the dealer provided documentation indicating that engine rods #3 and #4 were fa...

Jun 3, 2024 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 133,223 mi

The contact owned a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). After the recall remedy was completed, the dealer provided documentation indicating that engine rods #3 and #4 were fa...

Mar 18, 2024 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not ...

Mar 18, 2024 Engine 95,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not ...

Mar 18, 2024 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not ...

Mar 18, 2024 Engine 95,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not ...

Feb 22, 2024 Unknown Or Other

hydraulic electronic control unit HECU fire risk Kia recall sent a letter they would repair, never called so I have called many times, keep repeating no repair part, an excuse

Feb 22, 2024 Electrical System

hydraulic electronic control unit HECU fire risk Kia recall sent a letter they would repair, never called so I have called many times, keep repeating no repair part, an excuse

Feb 22, 2024 Engine

hydraulic electronic control unit HECU fire risk Kia recall sent a letter they would repair, never called so I have called many times, keep repeating no repair part, an excuse

Feb 22, 2024 Unknown Or Other

hydraulic electronic control unit HECU fire risk Kia recall sent a letter they would repair, never called so I have called many times, keep repeating no repair part, an excuse

Feb 22, 2024 Electrical System

hydraulic electronic control unit HECU fire risk Kia recall sent a letter they would repair, never called so I have called many times, keep repeating no repair part, an excuse

Feb 22, 2024 Engine

hydraulic electronic control unit HECU fire risk Kia recall sent a letter they would repair, never called so I have called many times, keep repeating no repair part, an excuse

Dec 29, 2023 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,362 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, she noticed a burning odor and the check engine warning light i...

Dec 29, 2023 Engine 70,362 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, she noticed a burning odor and the check engine warning light i...

Dec 29, 2023 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 70,362 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, she noticed a burning odor and the check engine warning light i...

Dec 29, 2023 Engine 70,362 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, she noticed a burning odor and the check engine warning light i...

Dec 18, 2023 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair....

Dec 18, 2023 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair....

Dec 5, 2023 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 145,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair...

Dec 5, 2023 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 145,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair...

Nov 21, 2023 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a re...

Nov 21, 2023 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a re...

Nov 20, 2023 Engine

PRESENTO ILUMINACION DEL MAL FUNCIONAMIENTO INDICADOR LAMPARA (MIL),ABS PRECAUCION LIGHT,BURNING/MELTING SMALL,AND SMOKE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT,ENGINE WITH NOISE AND BROKEN ESTOOCURRIO EL 03/08/2023, NO TENIA LA INFORMACION DEL PROBLEMA Y MANDE A REPARAR EL MOTOR $ 3,890.00.nECESITOQUE USTEDES ...

Nov 20, 2023 Exterior Lighting

PRESENTO ILUMINACION DEL MAL FUNCIONAMIENTO INDICADOR LAMPARA (MIL),ABS PRECAUCION LIGHT,BURNING/MELTING SMALL,AND SMOKE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT,ENGINE WITH NOISE AND BROKEN ESTOOCURRIO EL 03/08/2023, NO TENIA LA INFORMACION DEL PROBLEMA Y MANDE A REPARAR EL MOTOR $ 3,890.00.nECESITOQUE USTEDES ...

Nov 20, 2023 Power Train

PRESENTO ILUMINACION DEL MAL FUNCIONAMIENTO INDICADOR LAMPARA (MIL),ABS PRECAUCION LIGHT,BURNING/MELTING SMALL,AND SMOKE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT,ENGINE WITH NOISE AND BROKEN ESTOOCURRIO EL 03/08/2023, NO TENIA LA INFORMACION DEL PROBLEMA Y MANDE A REPARAR EL MOTOR $ 3,890.00.nECESITOQUE USTEDES ...

Nov 20, 2023 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle started sputtering. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal to come to a stop at the traffic light, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact did not recall whether a warning light was illuminated....

Nov 20, 2023 Engine

PRESENTO ILUMINACION DEL MAL FUNCIONAMIENTO INDICADOR LAMPARA (MIL),ABS PRECAUCION LIGHT,BURNING/MELTING SMALL,AND SMOKE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT,ENGINE WITH NOISE AND BROKEN ESTOOCURRIO EL 03/08/2023, NO TENIA LA INFORMACION DEL PROBLEMA Y MANDE A REPARAR EL MOTOR $ 3,890.00.nECESITOQUE USTEDES ...

Nov 20, 2023 Exterior Lighting

PRESENTO ILUMINACION DEL MAL FUNCIONAMIENTO INDICADOR LAMPARA (MIL),ABS PRECAUCION LIGHT,BURNING/MELTING SMALL,AND SMOKE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT,ENGINE WITH NOISE AND BROKEN ESTOOCURRIO EL 03/08/2023, NO TENIA LA INFORMACION DEL PROBLEMA Y MANDE A REPARAR EL MOTOR $ 3,890.00.nECESITOQUE USTEDES ...

Nov 20, 2023 Power Train

PRESENTO ILUMINACION DEL MAL FUNCIONAMIENTO INDICADOR LAMPARA (MIL),ABS PRECAUCION LIGHT,BURNING/MELTING SMALL,AND SMOKE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT,ENGINE WITH NOISE AND BROKEN ESTOOCURRIO EL 03/08/2023, NO TENIA LA INFORMACION DEL PROBLEMA Y MANDE A REPARAR EL MOTOR $ 3,890.00.nECESITOQUE USTEDES ...

Nov 20, 2023 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle started sputtering. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal to come to a stop at the traffic light, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact did not recall whether a warning light was illuminated....

Jul 31, 2023 Engine

Summer of 2021 - Code that signaled a failure of the catalytic converter. Taken to Kia to determine the issue which was confirmed to be a faulty catalytic converter that needed repair. After repairing the catalytic converter, oil began being consumed rapidly. This led to the oil light appearing ro...

Jul 31, 2023 Engine

Summer of 2021 - Code that signaled a failure of the catalytic converter. Taken to Kia to determine the issue which was confirmed to be a faulty catalytic converter that needed repair. After repairing the catalytic converter, oil began being consumed rapidly. This led to the oil light appearing ro...

Jul 24, 2023 Engine

The car has been burning oil where I have to have it changed every week. I read that California has a lawsuit on lemon law against Kia and Hyundai for burning engines and my 2014 Kia Rio is included but I don't live in California. I am requesting you to do the same thing California is doing and do a...

Jul 24, 2023 Unknown Or Other

The car has been burning oil where I have to have it changed every week. I read that California has a lawsuit on lemon law against Kia and Hyundai for burning engines and my 2014 Kia Rio is included but I don't live in California. I am requesting you to do the same thing California is doing and do a...

Jul 24, 2023 Engine

The car has been burning oil where I have to have it changed every week. I read that California has a lawsuit on lemon law against Kia and Hyundai for burning engines and my 2014 Kia Rio is included but I don't live in California. I am requesting you to do the same thing California is doing and do a...

Jul 24, 2023 Unknown Or Other

The car has been burning oil where I have to have it changed every week. I read that California has a lawsuit on lemon law against Kia and Hyundai for burning engines and my 2014 Kia Rio is included but I don't live in California. I am requesting you to do the same thing California is doing and do a...

Apr 17, 2023 Engine

Smog check came back as Cadillac converter is failing

Apr 17, 2023 Engine

Smog check came back as Cadillac converter is failing

Jan 30, 2023 Engine

Burning excessive oil, shooting oil out of the exhaust, car has less than 48,000 miles and it’s shaky when driven feels like it will stall and turn off. Had an oil change done in October 2022 then in early December the oil warning light lit up almost out of oil, had to stop at the nearest shop c...

Jan 30, 2023 Engine

Burning excessive oil, shooting oil out of the exhaust, car has less than 48,000 miles and it’s shaky when driven feels like it will stall and turn off. Had an oil change done in October 2022 then in early December the oil warning light lit up almost out of oil, had to stop at the nearest shop c...

Sep 12, 2022 Engine

Check engine light on and off, per test says the Catalac converter

Sep 12, 2022 Engine

Check engine light on and off, per test says the Catalac converter

Jul 26, 2022 Engine

the car has 93000 miles and it started making a knocking noise from the engine. I brought the car to a mechanic and told me the engine needs replace because the connecting rod was broken that there have been recalls for KIA's for this problem. I went to the KIA dealer for fix under warranty but they...

Jul 26, 2022 Power Train

the car has 93000 miles and it started making a knocking noise from the engine. I brought the car to a mechanic and told me the engine needs replace because the connecting rod was broken that there have been recalls for KIA's for this problem. I went to the KIA dealer for fix under warranty but they...

Jul 26, 2022 Engine

the car has 93000 miles and it started making a knocking noise from the engine. I brought the car to a mechanic and told me the engine needs replace because the connecting rod was broken that there have been recalls for KIA's for this problem. I went to the KIA dealer for fix under warranty but they...

Jul 26, 2022 Power Train

the car has 93000 miles and it started making a knocking noise from the engine. I brought the car to a mechanic and told me the engine needs replace because the connecting rod was broken that there have been recalls for KIA's for this problem. I went to the KIA dealer for fix under warranty but they...

Jul 11, 2022 Engine Fire

While driving the car caught fire. A Cause & Origin inspection was performed and there is a hole in the engine block consistent with other known KIA recalls. Georgia Farm Bureau insurance claim number PA000000314316

Jul 11, 2022 Engine Fire

While driving the car caught fire. A Cause & Origin inspection was performed and there is a hole in the engine block consistent with other known KIA recalls. Georgia Farm Bureau insurance claim number PA000000314316

Sep 23, 2021 Air Bags 100,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming approximately 1/2 to 1 quart of oil per day. The air bag and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact the catalytic convertor was not oper...

Sep 23, 2021 Air Bags 100,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming approximately 1/2 to 1 quart of oil per day. The air bag and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact the catalytic convertor was not oper...

Aug 23, 2021 Engine 95,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal knocking noise would emit from the engine. The contact stated that she was uncertain if any warning lights had appeared on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechan...

Aug 23, 2021 Engine 95,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal knocking noise would emit from the engine. The contact stated that she was uncertain if any warning lights had appeared on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechan...

Jul 2, 2021 Engine

Catalytic converter has failed at 80,000 miles

Jul 2, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

Catalytic converter has failed at 80,000 miles

Jul 2, 2021 Engine

Catalytic converter has failed at 80,000 miles

Jul 2, 2021 Fuel/propulsion System

Catalytic converter has failed at 80,000 miles

Sep 13, 2020 Electrical System Fire 130,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO TAKE MY DAUGHTER TO WORK AND I NOTICE MY CAR WAS SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD AND I HEARD A POPPING SOUND AND I STARTED TO PULL OVER AND ONCE I DID I REALIZE MY CAR WAS ON FIRE UP UNDER THE HOOD. I HAVE A 2014 KIA RIO

Sep 13, 2020 Engine Fire 130,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO TAKE MY DAUGHTER TO WORK AND I NOTICE MY CAR WAS SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD AND I HEARD A POPPING SOUND AND I STARTED TO PULL OVER AND ONCE I DID I REALIZE MY CAR WAS ON FIRE UP UNDER THE HOOD. I HAVE A 2014 KIA RIO

Sep 13, 2020 Electrical System Fire 130,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO TAKE MY DAUGHTER TO WORK AND I NOTICE MY CAR WAS SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD AND I HEARD A POPPING SOUND AND I STARTED TO PULL OVER AND ONCE I DID I REALIZE MY CAR WAS ON FIRE UP UNDER THE HOOD. I HAVE A 2014 KIA RIO

Sep 13, 2020 Engine Fire 130,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO TAKE MY DAUGHTER TO WORK AND I NOTICE MY CAR WAS SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD AND I HEARD A POPPING SOUND AND I STARTED TO PULL OVER AND ONCE I DID I REALIZE MY CAR WAS ON FIRE UP UNDER THE HOOD. I HAVE A 2014 KIA RIO

Jun 18, 2020 Engine Fire 76,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2014 KIA RIO TO WORK AT APPROXIMATELY 7 AM THIS MORNING WITH NO NOTICEABLE PROBLEMS UNTIL HALFWAY TO WORK WHICH WOULD BE APPROX. 30 MILES INTO MY 52 MILE DRIVE. AFTER I MADE A TURN FROM A STOP LIGHT, I NOTICED A WEIRD SMELL AS I DROVE AND DECIDED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND CHECK IT OUT...

Jun 18, 2020 Engine Fire 76,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2014 KIA RIO TO WORK AT APPROXIMATELY 7 AM THIS MORNING WITH NO NOTICEABLE PROBLEMS UNTIL HALFWAY TO WORK WHICH WOULD BE APPROX. 30 MILES INTO MY 52 MILE DRIVE. AFTER I MADE A TURN FROM A STOP LIGHT, I NOTICED A WEIRD SMELL AS I DROVE AND DECIDED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND CHECK IT OUT...

Jul 20, 2019 Engine 70,000 mi

I COMMUTE TO WORK FOR 2-3 HOURS A DAY. ON 12 JULY 2019 I WAS TRAVELING TO WORK ON THE BELTWAY (695 NORTH TOWARD 95 NORTH) AND I HEARD SOMETHING SOUNDING LIKE A HARD POP OR THUMB AND MY CAR STARTED TO SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BELTWAY. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD WHERE IT CO...

Jul 20, 2019 Engine 70,000 mi

I COMMUTE TO WORK FOR 2-3 HOURS A DAY. ON 12 JULY 2019 I WAS TRAVELING TO WORK ON THE BELTWAY (695 NORTH TOWARD 95 NORTH) AND I HEARD SOMETHING SOUNDING LIKE A HARD POP OR THUMB AND MY CAR STARTED TO SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BELTWAY. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD WHERE IT CO...

Jun 25, 2019 Air Bags Crash 52,050 mi

SIDE COLLISON WHILE DRIVING WITH NO DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG

Jun 25, 2019 Structure Crash 52,050 mi

SIDE COLLISON WHILE DRIVING WITH NO DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG

Jun 25, 2019 Air Bags Crash 52,050 mi

SIDE COLLISON WHILE DRIVING WITH NO DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG

Jun 25, 2019 Structure Crash 52,050 mi

SIDE COLLISON WHILE DRIVING WITH NO DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG

Apr 9, 2019 Engine Fire 50,000 mi

MY CAR ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. THE CAR WAS BURNT. DRIVING TO THE STORE THE CAR BEGAN TO SMOKE AND CAUGHT FIRE.

Apr 9, 2019 Engine Fire 50,000 mi

MY CAR ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. THE CAR WAS BURNT. DRIVING TO THE STORE THE CAR BEGAN TO SMOKE AND CAUGHT FIRE.

Aug 1, 2017 Service Brakes 14,000 mi

MANUAL TRANSMISSION SO I SET THE PARKING BRAKE WHENEVER TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. BRAKES STICK DUE TO RUST WHENEVER IT SITS A LONG TIME OR WHEN IT GETS WET DUE TO HEAVY RAIN OR SNOW. VEHICLE IS PARKED. THIS HAPPENS OFTEN. DEALER CAN CLEAN AND OIL BRAKE BUT CANNOT KEEP THIS FROM HAPPENING.

Aug 1, 2017 Service Brakes 14,000 mi

MANUAL TRANSMISSION SO I SET THE PARKING BRAKE WHENEVER TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. BRAKES STICK DUE TO RUST WHENEVER IT SITS A LONG TIME OR WHEN IT GETS WET DUE TO HEAVY RAIN OR SNOW. VEHICLE IS PARKED. THIS HAPPENS OFTEN. DEALER CAN CLEAN AND OIL BRAKE BUT CANNOT KEEP THIS FROM HAPPENING.

Apr 3, 2017 Structure

AFTER EVERY RAIN EVENT, MY VEHICLE EXPERIENCES WATER LEAKS IN TRUNK FROM TOP OF TRUNK AND DRIVER SIDE OF TRUNK. I HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL (AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS OF TRYING) TO FIND WHERE WATER IS COMING IN AT. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. OBVIOUSLY, OVER TIME THE MOISTURE IN THE TRUNK CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO BR...

Apr 3, 2017 Structure

AFTER EVERY RAIN EVENT, MY VEHICLE EXPERIENCES WATER LEAKS IN TRUNK FROM TOP OF TRUNK AND DRIVER SIDE OF TRUNK. I HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL (AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS OF TRYING) TO FIND WHERE WATER IS COMING IN AT. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. OBVIOUSLY, OVER TIME THE MOISTURE IN THE TRUNK CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO BR...

Feb 8, 2017 Air Bags Crash 35,000 mi

UNRESPONSIVE BRAKING AND AIRBAGS HAVE NOT DEPLOYED IN TWO SEPARATE COLLISIONS WHERE I RAN INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS STOPPED ON CITY STREETS WHERE I WAS DRIVING 25 MPH IN THE FIRST COLLISION AND 35 MPH IN THE SECOND.

Feb 8, 2017 Service Brakes Crash 35,000 mi

UNRESPONSIVE BRAKING AND AIRBAGS HAVE NOT DEPLOYED IN TWO SEPARATE COLLISIONS WHERE I RAN INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS STOPPED ON CITY STREETS WHERE I WAS DRIVING 25 MPH IN THE FIRST COLLISION AND 35 MPH IN THE SECOND.

Feb 8, 2017 Air Bags Crash 35,000 mi

UNRESPONSIVE BRAKING AND AIRBAGS HAVE NOT DEPLOYED IN TWO SEPARATE COLLISIONS WHERE I RAN INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS STOPPED ON CITY STREETS WHERE I WAS DRIVING 25 MPH IN THE FIRST COLLISION AND 35 MPH IN THE SECOND.

Feb 8, 2017 Service Brakes Crash 35,000 mi

UNRESPONSIVE BRAKING AND AIRBAGS HAVE NOT DEPLOYED IN TWO SEPARATE COLLISIONS WHERE I RAN INTO THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS STOPPED ON CITY STREETS WHERE I WAS DRIVING 25 MPH IN THE FIRST COLLISION AND 35 MPH IN THE SECOND.

Nov 22, 2016 Service Brakes 81,000 mi

WAS HAVING AN ENGINE LIGHT PROBLEM, ENDED UP HAVING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. NOW I AM BEING TOLD THAT MY FRONT BRAKES ARE LIKE NEW AND MY REAR BRAKES NEED TO BE REPLACED? I ASKED HOW THIS COULD HAPPEN AND I WAS TOLD IT IS ODD AND NOT LIKELY BUT I NEEDED TO REPLACE THEM. THERE...

Nov 22, 2016 Unknown Or Other 81,000 mi

WAS HAVING AN ENGINE LIGHT PROBLEM, ENDED UP HAVING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. NOW I AM BEING TOLD THAT MY FRONT BRAKES ARE LIKE NEW AND MY REAR BRAKES NEED TO BE REPLACED? I ASKED HOW THIS COULD HAPPEN AND I WAS TOLD IT IS ODD AND NOT LIKELY BUT I NEEDED TO REPLACE THEM. THERE...

Nov 22, 2016 Service Brakes 81,000 mi

WAS HAVING AN ENGINE LIGHT PROBLEM, ENDED UP HAVING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. NOW I AM BEING TOLD THAT MY FRONT BRAKES ARE LIKE NEW AND MY REAR BRAKES NEED TO BE REPLACED? I ASKED HOW THIS COULD HAPPEN AND I WAS TOLD IT IS ODD AND NOT LIKELY BUT I NEEDED TO REPLACE THEM. THERE...

Nov 22, 2016 Unknown Or Other 81,000 mi

WAS HAVING AN ENGINE LIGHT PROBLEM, ENDED UP HAVING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. NOW I AM BEING TOLD THAT MY FRONT BRAKES ARE LIKE NEW AND MY REAR BRAKES NEED TO BE REPLACED? I ASKED HOW THIS COULD HAPPEN AND I WAS TOLD IT IS ODD AND NOT LIKELY BUT I NEEDED TO REPLACE THEM. THERE...

Oct 3, 2016 Electrical System 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA RIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED TO TURN IN ORDER TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INHIBITOR SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE ...

Oct 3, 2016 Electrical System 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA RIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED TO TURN IN ORDER TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INHIBITOR SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE ...

Sep 6, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA RIO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A STRONG FUEL ODOR WAS PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE PASSENGER ON MANY OCCASIONS HAD TO BE RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL DUE TO THE FUEL ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD ...

Sep 6, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA RIO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A STRONG FUEL ODOR WAS PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE PASSENGER ON MANY OCCASIONS HAD TO BE RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL DUE TO THE FUEL ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD ...

Aug 23, 2016 Structure

2014 KIA RIO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FRONT PLASTIC GRILL DETERIORATION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DETERIORATION WAS CAUSED BY SQUIRRELS BITING THE PLASTIC GRILL. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, IT WAS NOT A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER DISAGREED BY STATING, CHEA...

Aug 23, 2016 Structure

2014 KIA RIO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FRONT PLASTIC GRILL DETERIORATION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DETERIORATION WAS CAUSED BY SQUIRRELS BITING THE PLASTIC GRILL. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, IT WAS NOT A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER DISAGREED BY STATING, CHEA...

May 24, 2016 Structure Fire 18,700 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A SUBURBAN STREET WHEN MY CAR ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. I WAS ABLE TO STOP AND GET OUT OF THE CAR SAFELY. ALTHOUGH I HAD PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND USED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, IT ROLLED DOWN THE STREET UNTIL IT HIT A TELEPHONE POLE, WHICH IT SET ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS PRIMARILY ON THE D...

May 24, 2016 Engine Fire 18,700 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A SUBURBAN STREET WHEN MY CAR ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. I WAS ABLE TO STOP AND GET OUT OF THE CAR SAFELY. ALTHOUGH I HAD PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND USED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, IT ROLLED DOWN THE STREET UNTIL IT HIT A TELEPHONE POLE, WHICH IT SET ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS PRIMARILY ON THE D...

May 24, 2016 Power Train Fire 18,700 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A SUBURBAN STREET WHEN MY CAR ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. I WAS ABLE TO STOP AND GET OUT OF THE CAR SAFELY. ALTHOUGH I HAD PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND USED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, IT ROLLED DOWN THE STREET UNTIL IT HIT A TELEPHONE POLE, WHICH IT SET ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS PRIMARILY ON THE D...

May 24, 2016 Structure Fire 18,700 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A SUBURBAN STREET WHEN MY CAR ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. I WAS ABLE TO STOP AND GET OUT OF THE CAR SAFELY. ALTHOUGH I HAD PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND USED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, IT ROLLED DOWN THE STREET UNTIL IT HIT A TELEPHONE POLE, WHICH IT SET ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS PRIMARILY ON THE D...

May 24, 2016 Engine Fire 18,700 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A SUBURBAN STREET WHEN MY CAR ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. I WAS ABLE TO STOP AND GET OUT OF THE CAR SAFELY. ALTHOUGH I HAD PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND USED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, IT ROLLED DOWN THE STREET UNTIL IT HIT A TELEPHONE POLE, WHICH IT SET ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS PRIMARILY ON THE D...

May 24, 2016 Power Train Fire 18,700 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A SUBURBAN STREET WHEN MY CAR ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. I WAS ABLE TO STOP AND GET OUT OF THE CAR SAFELY. ALTHOUGH I HAD PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND USED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, IT ROLLED DOWN THE STREET UNTIL IT HIT A TELEPHONE POLE, WHICH IT SET ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS PRIMARILY ON THE D...

May 23, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 32,000 mi

ON MANY OCCASIONS, SINCE WE PURCHASED THIS 2014 KIA RIO, IT HAS HAD A HORRIBLE, INTENSE ODOR OF GASOLINE THAT IS SO STRONG IT OVERWHELMS ANYONE NEAR IT. IT STARTS AFTER 20-30 MINUTES OF DRIVING. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER 4 OR 5 TIMES AND THE WORKERS CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. ONE ON...

May 23, 2016 Unknown Or Other 32,000 mi

ON MANY OCCASIONS, SINCE WE PURCHASED THIS 2014 KIA RIO, IT HAS HAD A HORRIBLE, INTENSE ODOR OF GASOLINE THAT IS SO STRONG IT OVERWHELMS ANYONE NEAR IT. IT STARTS AFTER 20-30 MINUTES OF DRIVING. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER 4 OR 5 TIMES AND THE WORKERS CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. ONE ON...

May 23, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 32,000 mi

ON MANY OCCASIONS, SINCE WE PURCHASED THIS 2014 KIA RIO, IT HAS HAD A HORRIBLE, INTENSE ODOR OF GASOLINE THAT IS SO STRONG IT OVERWHELMS ANYONE NEAR IT. IT STARTS AFTER 20-30 MINUTES OF DRIVING. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER 4 OR 5 TIMES AND THE WORKERS CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. ONE ON...

May 23, 2016 Unknown Or Other 32,000 mi

ON MANY OCCASIONS, SINCE WE PURCHASED THIS 2014 KIA RIO, IT HAS HAD A HORRIBLE, INTENSE ODOR OF GASOLINE THAT IS SO STRONG IT OVERWHELMS ANYONE NEAR IT. IT STARTS AFTER 20-30 MINUTES OF DRIVING. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER 4 OR 5 TIMES AND THE WORKERS CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. ONE ON...

Apr 12, 2016 Air Bags Crash 24,000 mi

WAS SIDE SWIPED ON DRIVER SIDE THE CURTAIN AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED AND THE ALUMINUM WHEELS SHATTERED.

Apr 12, 2016 Wheels Crash 24,000 mi

WAS SIDE SWIPED ON DRIVER SIDE THE CURTAIN AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED AND THE ALUMINUM WHEELS SHATTERED.

Apr 12, 2016 Air Bags Crash 24,000 mi

WAS SIDE SWIPED ON DRIVER SIDE THE CURTAIN AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED AND THE ALUMINUM WHEELS SHATTERED.

Apr 12, 2016 Wheels Crash 24,000 mi

WAS SIDE SWIPED ON DRIVER SIDE THE CURTAIN AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED AND THE ALUMINUM WHEELS SHATTERED.

Nov 16, 2015 Power Train 33,000 mi

THIS IS NOW MY SECOND COMPLAINT REGARDING MY 2014 KIA RIO, FOR THE SAME ISSUE, HAPPENING WITHIN A SPAN OF TWO WEEKS. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED ON THUR, 10/29/15. THIS SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED ON MONDAY, 11/08/15. ONCE AGAIN, MY CAR, WHILE IT WAS RUNNING AND IN PARK, SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR AND INTO DR...

Nov 16, 2015 Power Train 33,000 mi

THIS IS NOW MY SECOND COMPLAINT REGARDING MY 2014 KIA RIO, FOR THE SAME ISSUE, HAPPENING WITHIN A SPAN OF TWO WEEKS. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED ON THUR, 10/29/15. THIS SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED ON MONDAY, 11/08/15. ONCE AGAIN, MY CAR, WHILE IT WAS RUNNING AND IN PARK, SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR AND INTO DR...

Nov 6, 2015 Power Train Crash 32,000 mi

I AM A FOOD DELIVERY DRIVER. I WAS MAKING A DELIVERY TO A REGULAR CUSTOMER. I WAS OUTSIDE HIS SIDE DOOR, TALKING. I WAS OUT OF MY 2014 KIA RIO FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 AND 1/2 TO 2 MINUTES, TALKING WITH THE CUSTOMER. SUDDENLY, I AM ON THE GROUND. I LOOK TO SEE A TIRES RUN OVER MY FOOT. THE CUSTOMER CHASE...

Nov 6, 2015 Power Train 14,150 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA RIO. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOR A MONTH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID....

Nov 6, 2015 Power Train Crash 32,000 mi

I AM A FOOD DELIVERY DRIVER. I WAS MAKING A DELIVERY TO A REGULAR CUSTOMER. I WAS OUTSIDE HIS SIDE DOOR, TALKING. I WAS OUT OF MY 2014 KIA RIO FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 AND 1/2 TO 2 MINUTES, TALKING WITH THE CUSTOMER. SUDDENLY, I AM ON THE GROUND. I LOOK TO SEE A TIRES RUN OVER MY FOOT. THE CUSTOMER CHASE...

Nov 6, 2015 Power Train 14,150 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA RIO. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED FOR A MONTH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID....

Sep 18, 2015 Structure Crash

I WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT TO REAR CAR ACCIDENT. MY KIA DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO BRAKE WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME (A HONDA) STOPPED SUDDENLY. DURING THE INCIDENT MY KIA HIT THE HONDA'S REAR TWICE (TWO IMPACT MOMENTS) - AFTER THE FIRST IMPACT IN A MOMENT OF PANIC I HIT THE GAS PEDAL INSTEAD OF...

Sep 18, 2015 Air Bags Crash

I WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT TO REAR CAR ACCIDENT. MY KIA DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO BRAKE WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME (A HONDA) STOPPED SUDDENLY. DURING THE INCIDENT MY KIA HIT THE HONDA'S REAR TWICE (TWO IMPACT MOMENTS) - AFTER THE FIRST IMPACT IN A MOMENT OF PANIC I HIT THE GAS PEDAL INSTEAD OF...

Sep 18, 2015 Structure Crash

I WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT TO REAR CAR ACCIDENT. MY KIA DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO BRAKE WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME (A HONDA) STOPPED SUDDENLY. DURING THE INCIDENT MY KIA HIT THE HONDA'S REAR TWICE (TWO IMPACT MOMENTS) - AFTER THE FIRST IMPACT IN A MOMENT OF PANIC I HIT THE GAS PEDAL INSTEAD OF...

Sep 18, 2015 Air Bags Crash

I WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT TO REAR CAR ACCIDENT. MY KIA DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO BRAKE WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME (A HONDA) STOPPED SUDDENLY. DURING THE INCIDENT MY KIA HIT THE HONDA'S REAR TWICE (TWO IMPACT MOMENTS) - AFTER THE FIRST IMPACT IN A MOMENT OF PANIC I HIT THE GAS PEDAL INSTEAD OF...

Jul 2, 2015 Engine Fire 9,100 mi

HI MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE!! THE CAR BEGAN SMOKING THICK WHITE SMOKE THROUGH THE AIR CONDITIONING AND WHEN WE PULLED OFF THE STREET AND OPENED THE HOOD THE CAR WAS IN FIRE. I REALLY DON'T FEEL SAFE IN THAT CAR. THIS WOULD BE THE 4TH TIME I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER. FIRST 3 TIMES WAS FOR THE AIR CONTAINER NO...

Jul 2, 2015 Equipment Adaptive/mobility Fire 9,100 mi

HI MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE!! THE CAR BEGAN SMOKING THICK WHITE SMOKE THROUGH THE AIR CONDITIONING AND WHEN WE PULLED OFF THE STREET AND OPENED THE HOOD THE CAR WAS IN FIRE. I REALLY DON'T FEEL SAFE IN THAT CAR. THIS WOULD BE THE 4TH TIME I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER. FIRST 3 TIMES WAS FOR THE AIR CONTAINER NO...

Jul 2, 2015 Engine Fire 9,100 mi

HI MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE!! THE CAR BEGAN SMOKING THICK WHITE SMOKE THROUGH THE AIR CONDITIONING AND WHEN WE PULLED OFF THE STREET AND OPENED THE HOOD THE CAR WAS IN FIRE. I REALLY DON'T FEEL SAFE IN THAT CAR. THIS WOULD BE THE 4TH TIME I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER. FIRST 3 TIMES WAS FOR THE AIR CONTAINER NO...

Jul 2, 2015 Equipment Adaptive/mobility Fire 9,100 mi

HI MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE!! THE CAR BEGAN SMOKING THICK WHITE SMOKE THROUGH THE AIR CONDITIONING AND WHEN WE PULLED OFF THE STREET AND OPENED THE HOOD THE CAR WAS IN FIRE. I REALLY DON'T FEEL SAFE IN THAT CAR. THIS WOULD BE THE 4TH TIME I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER. FIRST 3 TIMES WAS FOR THE AIR CONTAINER NO...

Jun 27, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 3,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING 35 MPH ON A SIX LANE COMMERCIAL ROAD (THREE LANES IN EACH DIRECTION) WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED TO BELOW 20 MPH. THE CARS AROUND ME HAD TO SWERVE TO AVOID HITTING ME, AND I HAD TO TURN ON THE HAZARD LIGHTS TO WARN THE SURROUNDING VEHICLES. I TRIED PRESSING ON THE GAS SEVERAL...

Jun 27, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 3,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING 35 MPH ON A SIX LANE COMMERCIAL ROAD (THREE LANES IN EACH DIRECTION) WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED TO BELOW 20 MPH. THE CARS AROUND ME HAD TO SWERVE TO AVOID HITTING ME, AND I HAD TO TURN ON THE HAZARD LIGHTS TO WARN THE SURROUNDING VEHICLES. I TRIED PRESSING ON THE GAS SEVERAL...

May 26, 2015 Electrical System 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA RIO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ONCE RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETECT A TROUBLE CODE...

May 26, 2015 Engine 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA RIO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ONCE RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETECT A TROUBLE CODE...

May 26, 2015 Electrical System 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA RIO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ONCE RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETECT A TROUBLE CODE...

May 26, 2015 Engine 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA RIO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ONCE RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETECT A TROUBLE CODE...

May 6, 2015 Electrical System 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA RIO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FA...

May 6, 2015 Electrical System 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA RIO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FA...

Nov 20, 2014 Seat Belts Crash 680 mi

RIO SLID TERRIBLE AFTER TRYING TO GO AROUND A STOPPED VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WAS LOOSE AND WHEN WE HIT THE TRAILER ON THE SIDE. THE AIR BAG ON DRIVERS SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE PASSENGER BAG BUSTED THE PASSENGER'S STERNUM AND A SHARP METAL PIECE APPEARS TO BE IN HER LEG AS SOME WERE REMOVED. IN ...

Nov 20, 2014 Steering Crash 680 mi

RIO SLID TERRIBLE AFTER TRYING TO GO AROUND A STOPPED VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WAS LOOSE AND WHEN WE HIT THE TRAILER ON THE SIDE. THE AIR BAG ON DRIVERS SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE PASSENGER BAG BUSTED THE PASSENGER'S STERNUM AND A SHARP METAL PIECE APPEARS TO BE IN HER LEG AS SOME WERE REMOVED. IN ...

Nov 20, 2014 Air Bags Crash 680 mi

RIO SLID TERRIBLE AFTER TRYING TO GO AROUND A STOPPED VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WAS LOOSE AND WHEN WE HIT THE TRAILER ON THE SIDE. THE AIR BAG ON DRIVERS SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE PASSENGER BAG BUSTED THE PASSENGER'S STERNUM AND A SHARP METAL PIECE APPEARS TO BE IN HER LEG AS SOME WERE REMOVED. IN ...

Nov 20, 2014 Seat Belts Crash 680 mi

RIO SLID TERRIBLE AFTER TRYING TO GO AROUND A STOPPED VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WAS LOOSE AND WHEN WE HIT THE TRAILER ON THE SIDE. THE AIR BAG ON DRIVERS SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE PASSENGER BAG BUSTED THE PASSENGER'S STERNUM AND A SHARP METAL PIECE APPEARS TO BE IN HER LEG AS SOME WERE REMOVED. IN ...

Nov 20, 2014 Steering Crash 680 mi

RIO SLID TERRIBLE AFTER TRYING TO GO AROUND A STOPPED VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WAS LOOSE AND WHEN WE HIT THE TRAILER ON THE SIDE. THE AIR BAG ON DRIVERS SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE PASSENGER BAG BUSTED THE PASSENGER'S STERNUM AND A SHARP METAL PIECE APPEARS TO BE IN HER LEG AS SOME WERE REMOVED. IN ...

Nov 20, 2014 Air Bags Crash 680 mi

RIO SLID TERRIBLE AFTER TRYING TO GO AROUND A STOPPED VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WAS LOOSE AND WHEN WE HIT THE TRAILER ON THE SIDE. THE AIR BAG ON DRIVERS SIDE DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE PASSENGER BAG BUSTED THE PASSENGER'S STERNUM AND A SHARP METAL PIECE APPEARS TO BE IN HER LEG AS SOME WERE REMOVED. IN ...

Aug 18, 2014 Structure Crash

A 2014 KIA RIO INVOLVED IN A HORRIFIC CRASH. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY? WHY? *TR

Aug 18, 2014 Air Bags Crash

A 2014 KIA RIO INVOLVED IN A HORRIFIC CRASH. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY? WHY? *TR

Aug 18, 2014 Structure Crash

A 2014 KIA RIO INVOLVED IN A HORRIFIC CRASH. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY? WHY? *TR

Aug 18, 2014 Air Bags Crash

A 2014 KIA RIO INVOLVED IN A HORRIFIC CRASH. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY? WHY? *TR

Aug 11, 2014 Engine 19,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA RIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED A STRONG ANTIFREEZE AND FUEL ODOR AND THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE...

Aug 11, 2014 Engine 19,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA RIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED A STRONG ANTIFREEZE AND FUEL ODOR AND THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE...

May 19, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 337 mi

PUMPING GAS INTO GAS TANK AND THE GAS WAS ON THE GROUND BECAUSE THE GAS TANK WAS NEVER SEALED WAS RIDING THE CAR FOR 10 DAYS AND THE ORIGINAL GAS THAT WAS PUT IN THE CAR FROM DEALER SO THE 1ST TIME PUTTING GAS IN THE TANK THE GAS WAS POURING OUT AND LOSS THE $23 WORTH OF GAS BUT I COULD HAVE LOST MY...

May 19, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 337 mi

PUMPING GAS INTO GAS TANK AND THE GAS WAS ON THE GROUND BECAUSE THE GAS TANK WAS NEVER SEALED WAS RIDING THE CAR FOR 10 DAYS AND THE ORIGINAL GAS THAT WAS PUT IN THE CAR FROM DEALER SO THE 1ST TIME PUTTING GAS IN THE TANK THE GAS WAS POURING OUT AND LOSS THE $23 WORTH OF GAS BUT I COULD HAVE LOST MY...

Apr 25, 2014 Wheels 800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA RIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WHEEL APPEARED TO LEAN OUTWARD. THE DEALER ROTATED THE TIRES BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 800 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE...

Apr 25, 2014 Wheels 800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 KIA RIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WHEEL APPEARED TO LEAN OUTWARD. THE DEALER ROTATED THE TIRES BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 800 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE...