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2004 KIA Rio

2 recalls Risk Grade: D Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #04V179000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The fuel intake nipple on your vehicle is a small part that helps connect the fuel system. It's prone to cracking or breaking when the fuel tube is removed or if someone accidentally hits it during maintenance.
Risk if Unfixed
If the intake nipple cracks, it could start leaking fuel, which could ignite and cause a fire if there's an open flame nearby.
Free Fix
Your Kia dealer will replace the faulty fuel distributor and main fuel tube assemblies at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE OF THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR IS SUBJECT TO FRACTURE OR CRACKING DURING REMOVAL OF THE QUICK CONNECT COUPLING SECURING THE MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLY TO THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE, OR WHEN FORCE IS ACCIDENTALLY APPLIED TO THE INTAKE NIPPLE DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS OR DURING ENGINE COMPARTMENT REPAIRS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
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Low Priority #05V557000 Plain English
Component

CHILD SEAT

Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The latch system in your vehicle is where you secure your child seat. However, some rear seats have a metal wire that gets in the way, making it hard for the child seat to latch properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If your child seat isn't secured correctly, it could fail to protect your child in a crash, leading to serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty lower anchors with new ones, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your child's safety.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, 'CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS.' CERTAIN CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORS WILL NOT FULLY LATCH ONTO THE LOWER LATCH ANCHORS LOCATED BETWEEN THE REAR SEAT BACK AND REAR SEAT CUSHION BECAUSE OF INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE CHILD SEAT ANCHORS AND A METAL WIRE LOCATED IN THE FRAME OF THE REAR SEAT BACK. UNTIL THE RECALL REPAIR IS COMPLETED, FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BY YOUR CHILD SEATS MANUFACTURER ON HOW TO PROPERLY INSTALL THE CHILD SEAT WITH YOUR VEHICLE'S REAR SAFETY BELTS RATHER THAN USING THE LATCH SYSTEM.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, IF THE CHILD SEAT IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER ANCHORS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
CHILD SEAT
1 recall

Other KIA Rio Years

2022
1 recall
2021
2 recalls
2020
1 recall
2019
1 recall
2018
1 recall
2017
2 recalls
2016
2 recalls
2015
1 recall
2014
1 recall
2013
1 recall
2012
1 recall
2008
1 recall
2007
1 recall
2006
1 recall
2005
1 recall
2003
3 recalls
2002
1 recall
2001
3 recalls

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