2016 Kia RIO: complaints, problems and recalls

ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 AT APPROXIMATELY9:12PM, I [XXX] , HAD JUST PICKED UP A PASSENGER WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT . WHERE AS I WAS REAR ENDED WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP AT A SIGNAL LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTHWESTERN AND MOCKINGBIRD WITH THE PASSENGER IN THE CAR. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT FILED THE NUMBER IS [XXX] THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLORE .....UPDATED 10/26/16 *BF INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 51,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10914893 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA RIO. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED INDEPENDENTLY AFTER A FEW MOMENTS. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 14,600.

Owner-reported narrative. 14,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10917774 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA RIO. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, AN ABNORMAL SOUND WAS PRESENT. THE CONTACT HEARD SOMETHING DRAGGING IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOB SIGHT INDEPENDENCE KIA (1700 S. NOLAND ROAD, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS LIKELY CAUSED BY THE OWNER. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILUR…

Owner-reported narrative. 58,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11035893 at NHTSA ↗

WHEN I TURNED MY RIGHT SIGNAL LIGHT ON THE FRONT AND REAR WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON AND THE HIGH BEAM LIGHT ICON STARTED FLASHING ON THE DASHBOARD.

Owner-reported narrative. 9,965 miles reported. Look up ODI 11041161 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA RIO. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE, BUT THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO OPERATE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED BEFORE OR AFTER THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE AT A STOP OR TRAFFIC LIGHT. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAD TO BE DEPRESSED SEVERAL TIMES TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TEAM KIA (1215 SCALP AVENUE, JOHNSTOWN, PA 15904, [phone removed]) WHERE THE DEALER TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICA…

Owner-reported narrative. 915 miles reported. Look up ODI 11083201 at NHTSA ↗

THE ISSUE HAS OCCURRED FOUR TIMES SINCE PURCHASING THE CAR AT THE END OF DECEMBER 2017 (LESS THAN 6 MONTHS AGO). THE DASHBOARD WILL LIGHT UP WITH A NUMBER OF ICONS AFTER THE CAR IS TURNED ON (SEE PHOTO FROM DECEMBER). THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED, IT WAS A BITTERLY COLD DAY AND THE ICONS POPPED UP AS I WAS DRIVING. I FELT THE STEERING BECOME TIGHT, BUT LUCKILY I WAS TURNING INTO A PARKING LOT TO SAFETY. THE ICONS WENT AWAY AFTER RUNNING THE CAR FOR A LONG TIME (I WAS TOLD IT WAS JUST THE COLD WEATHER). BUT WHEN I CHECKED ON MY CAR LATER BEFORE …

Owner-reported narrative. 12,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 11100709 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 KIA RIO. A MINUTE AFTER THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE DEALER (DYER KIA, 21280 US-27, LAKE WALES, FL 33859) WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND WAS UNABLE TO ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,003. *LN*JB

Owner-reported narrative. 16,003 miles reported. Look up ODI 11142173 at NHTSA ↗

VEHICLE HAS UNEXPECTEDLY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE ALSO SHUT OFF WHILE IN LINE AT A DRIVE THRU LOCATION IN CORPUS CHRISTI

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11142693 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2023-08-24 (August 24, 2023)

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

Consequence: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch base subassembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC278.

Reported: 2023-09-25 (September 25, 2023)

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, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Consequence: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.