Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Kia rio has 14 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
14
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2001 KIA REO BRAKES WET COMPLEATLY OUT BECASE OF RUSED OUT BRAK LINING THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR IS... |
| Jun 15, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 KIA RIO. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A SQUEAKING NOISE COMIN... |
| Apr 1, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,WHEELS | DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE 2001 KIA RIO HAD THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CONSUMER ... |
| Jun 23, 2004 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED STEERING WHEEL SHOOK HARD. DEALERSHIP SERVICED ... |
| Apr 15, 2003 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | THE BRAKE ROTORS EXPERIENCED PREMATURE FAILURE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION W... |
| Aug 26, 2002 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | CONSUMER IS REPORTING PREMATURE WEAR OF THE ENGINE MOUNTS AND A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGIN... |
| Aug 5, 2002 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH , CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND REAR ENDED A CAR, CAU... |
| Jun 12, 2002 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | AT 27MPH VEHICLE STARTED TO ACCELERATE TO 70MPH WITH NO DECELERATION,EVEN WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. CAUS... |
| Feb 1, 2002 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, DEALER HAS REPLAC... |
| Dec 22, 2001 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | AFTER VEHICLE HAS SET FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME WITH ENGINE OFF. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT A STOP TH... |
| Nov 2, 2001 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | WHILE DRIVING BRAKES WERE SQEAKING, AND HESISTATING WHEN BRAKING. TOOK VEHICLE DEALER, AND THEY REA... |
| Apr 27, 2001 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | I HAVE NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER THE DEALER, AND THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OFFICE, MARYLAND. NO SAFETY DE... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE | WHILE DRIVING EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED OFF AND ON. MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FRONT BRAKE CA... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | BRAKES WOULD STICK, AND PEDAL WOULD GO TO FLOOR. VEHICLE WAS NOT STOPPING. HAS HAPPENED 4 DIFFEREN... |