Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2004 Kia Rio has 2 recalls, 50 complaints.
2
Recalls
50
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
05V557000
CHILD SEAT
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, 'CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS.' ...
04V179000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE OF THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR IS SUBJECT TO FRACTURE OR CRACKING DURING REMOVAL OF THE QUICK CONNECT C...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2004 Kia Rio 4-DR.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I bought this car used a little less than a week ago. There was a thumping noise under the hood so ... |
| Apr 17, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY WIFE GOT LOCKED IN HER CAR IN THE GARAGE AT HOME. THERE IS A SPRING ON THE DOOR LATCH THAT HOLDS... |
| Feb 28, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | TAKATA RECALL 2004 KIA RIO LOCKS IN CAR BROKEN UNABLE TO UNLOCK AND GET OUT THE CAR I DON'T KNOW IF... |
| Jan 15, 2018 | STRUCTURE | DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK. WHEN LOCKED FROM INSIDE THE CAR YOU HAVE TO CRAWL OUT TH... |
| Jul 2, 2014 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA RIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR FAILED TO OPEN W... |
| Feb 19, 2014 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | TL-THE CONTACT CT OWNS A 2004 KIA RIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER AND HEATING ... |
| Dec 19, 2013 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | I WAS DRIVING WITH MY GIRLFRIEND, HEADED OUT TO DINNER, GOING 15 TO 20 MPH THROUGH TOWN (25 MPH SPEE... |
| Nov 4, 2013 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA RIO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE UNDER... |
| Jul 1, 2013 | SUSPENSION | OK, MY CAR MAKES A THUMPING NOISE UNDER THE TIRE, THOUGHT WAS THE WHEEL BEARING IT'S NOT SOMEONE SAI... |
| Nov 18, 2012 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA RIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUAL DOOR LOCKS ON BOTH THE INTER... |
| Mar 7, 2012 | WHEELS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA RIO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE WHEEL BEARING AND THE H... |
| Dec 18, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS AGO. ON THE APPROXIMATE INCIDENT DATE, THE CLUTCH P... |
| Apr 27, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE, KIA SAYS THEY SENT A NOTIFICATION TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER, YEARS AGO. WE FEEL... |
| Apr 27, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | OUR CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. KIA SAYS THAT RECALL NOTICES WERE SENT OUT TO THE PREVIOUS OWNER TO TAKE TH... |
| Nov 6, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I WAS AT A STOP SIGN AND MY 2004 KIA RIO DIED , I PUSHED IT TO THE MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THE TIMING ... |
| Sep 1, 2010 | SUSPENSION | THE LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM CAME LOOSE FROM THE CAR, PULLING THE CV AXLE OUT OF PLACE. THE LEFT LOWE... |
| Nov 16, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA RIO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE ENGINE COMPLETELY... |
| Jun 17, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA RIO. WHEN THE CONTACT APPROACHED A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE BEGAN ACC... |
| Feb 21, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 KIA RIO. WHILE PULLING UP TO A PARKING LOT AT 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDEN... |
| Nov 10, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I HAVE A 2004 KIA RIO. I HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE TILL THE MONTH OF OCTOBER WHEN IT FAILED... |