Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2000 Kia Rio, most frequently naming the airbags, brakes and engine categories. 4 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
When owners filed reports about this model year
Not enough dated records to plot a meaningful trend — 2 months of data.
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
VEHICLE STALLED WHEN AT A STOP SIGN. AFTER TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER THE PROBLEM GOT WORSE. MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE ADJUSTED. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED.*AK
WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON DASHBOARD. ALSO, A WARNING LIGHT, BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, AND THERE ARE NOISES. *AK
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING; STRUCTURE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information relating to some Kia models that may exhibit fogging, condensation, and/or moisture inside a headlamp assembly. Generally, a fogging condition is considered normal and can be eliminated by turning on the headlamps with the engine running for up to 30 minutes or during normal driving conditions. Headlamp assembly replacement WILL NOT be necessary in most cases.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB - USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS - This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units that may be related to the use of aftermarket USB charging cables, including; * Electrical interference and limited or no functionality when attempting to play music, or when charging a device through the USB port * Excessive static or noise when listening to the audio source * Malfunctions and screen freeze of the head unit screen * Slow down of the system response while device is plugged in * Music will not play from iPhone 5 or 6 with Kia iPod cable and aftermarket adapter * No or limited functionality when trying to play music from an Apple device
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS; PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
KIA: ALL MODELS. ARTICLE PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATING TO THE IMPROVED DURABILITY OF BULB LIFE FOR REAR COMBINATION BULB; REAR STOP LAMP/TAIL LAMP BULB UTILIZED ON MULTIPLE KIA MODELS. *PE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
IMPROVED TIMING BELTS FOR THE KIA RIO AND OPTIMA. *TT
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 29.3 |
| 2022 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 55.0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 50.9 |
| 2020 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 51.2 |
| 2019 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 56.4 |
| 2018 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 59.5 |
| 2017 | 31 | 2 | 1 | 67.1 |
| 2016 | 77 | 2 | 1 | 61.7 |
| 2015 | 52 | 1 | 2 | 58.7 |
| 2014 | 52 | 1 | 2 | 60.0 |
| 2013 | 153 | 1 | 2 | 56.6 |
| 2012 | 53 | 1 | 2 | 61.6 |
| 2011 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 39.4 |
| 2010 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 46.7 |
| 2009 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 41.1 |
| 2008 | 46 | 1 | 0 | 48.1 |
| 2007 | 46 | 1 | 0 | 47.1 |
| 2006 | 74 | 1 | 0 | 51.0 |
| 2005 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 46.6 |
| 2004 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 48.9 |
| 2003 | 74 | 3 | 1 | 55.6 |
| 2002 | 128 | 1 | 1 | 53.5 |
| 2001 | 223 | 3 | 6 | 62.7 |
| 2000Viewing | 3 | 0 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.