Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2005 Kia Rio has 1 recall, 36 complaints.
1
Recalls
36
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.' ...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2005 Kia Rio 4-DR.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2020 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS | I WAS DRIVING ON PUBLIC STREET LOSS CONTROL DUE TO A POT HOLE IN THE STREET THE CAR LOST CONTROL FLI... |
| Jan 8, 2016 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | WHEN THE CAR IS EXPOSED TO MOISTURE, EITHER FROM UNDERNEATH BY DRIVING THROUGH A SMALL PUDDLE OR FRO... |
| Sep 23, 2015 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA RIO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT... |
| Nov 23, 2014 | VISIBILITY | THE BLOWER STOPPED BLOWING AIR. FOR A SHORT WHILE IT WOULD COME ON, RARE OCCASIONS AND EVENTUALLY S... |
| Aug 29, 2014 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | NOT REALLY A SAFETY ISSUE BUT MAYBE YOU CAN HELP, PLEASE. I CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON TELLING ME I'... |
| Nov 18, 2013 | STRUCTURE | KIA RIO 2005 IS A VERY POORLY BUILT CAR. THE PASSENGERS DOOR WILL NOT OPEN, A MECHANISM IN THE DOOR... |
| Sep 25, 2013 | ENGINE | THE ENGINE STOPPED IN TRAFFIC ON HWY, WIFE WAS IN DANGER OF BEING HIT BY OTHER VEHICLES,NO POWER TO ... |
| Jan 8, 2013 | STRUCTURE | THE PASSENGER DOOR WON'T OPEN. AND THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT MANY KIA RIO OWNERS HAVE WITH THEIR CAR. ... |
| May 31, 2012 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA RIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT... |
| May 17, 2012 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA RIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING 20 MPH WHEN SHE ... |
| Jun 16, 2011 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | I HAVE A 2005 KIA RIO (VIN PROVIDED LATER) PURCHASED 2006, LOW MILES. SUMMER 2011 CAR STALLED, STOPP... |
| Nov 1, 2010 | SEAT BELTS | THE DRIVER SEAT BELT LATCH ASSEMBLY IS SPLIT IN TWO. THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE EVENT, ... |
| Oct 7, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | GOING 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE 4 IN ORLANDO FL MY 2005 KIA RIO BROKE THE TIMING BELT CAUSING THE VEHICLE... |
| Aug 20, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2005 KIA RIO STALLING PROBLEM. I'VE HAD THE CAR IN FOR REPAIR 4-5 TIMES OVER THE LAST 18 MONTHS, A... |
| Jul 28, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | KIA PLACED A BULLETIN WITH YOU ON 1/1/05,#TSB82,#10015272. APPARENTLY KIA THOUGHT THAT WAS ENOUGH... |
| Jan 20, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST IS RUN ON THE CAR, ERROR P0101 I... |
| Oct 30, 2009 | AIR BAGS | AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING A HEAD ON COLLISION. *TR |
| Oct 28, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I HAD A 2005 KIA RIO BURN DOWN FROM AN APPARENT ELECTRICAL FIRE INSIDE THE DASHBOARD. I WAS DRIVING ... |
| Oct 1, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 KIA RIO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENL... |
| Sep 18, 2009 | SEAT BELTS | OUR SON WAS DRIVING A 2005 KIA RIO 15 MILES SOUTH OF MCMINNVILLE, OR WHEN HE WENT OFF THE ROAD AND F... |