2009 Kia Rio recalls and problems

The 2009 Kia Rio has 0 recalls and 39 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is air bags.

2009 Kia Rio
Photo: 2009 Kia Rio by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2009 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 24 Rio model years — 12th most.

0recalls
39complaints
6crashes
0fires
6injuries
50,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2009: 1 complaints20092010: 5 complaints2011: 4 complaints20112012: 1 complaints2013: 1 complaints20132014: 8 complaints82015: 2 complaints20152016: 3 complaints2017: 5 complaints20172018: 2 complaints2019: 1 complaints20192020: 2 complaints2021: 1 complaints20212022: 3 complaints20223

2009 vs. other Kia Rio years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2009. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2009 Kia Rio have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2009 Kia Rio. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Kia Rio?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention air bags (17), engine (8), seats (4). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.