Latches & Locks complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Kia Rio has 5 NHTSA latches & locks complaints and 0 latches & locks-related recalls.
5
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2011 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | BOTH DOOR LOCKS GET STUCK ON BOTH THE PASSENGER SIDE AND DRIVERS SIDE. WE HAVE HAD TO CLIMB IN THE B... |
| Apr 2, 2007 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK IN 2004. REPAIRED AT DEALERSHIP AT COST TO ME OF $300. DRI... |
| Jul 1, 2004 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,WHEELS | THE FIRST TIME I HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF MY CAR AND THOUGHT IT W... |
| Feb 16, 2004 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO ENTER THE VEHICLE BY USING THE KEY. WHEN THE CONSUMER ENTERED VEHICLE FROM... |
| Mar 22, 2001 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH FRONT HOOD THAT COVERS MOTOR AND ENGINE FLEW UP AND BUSTED FRONT WINDOW.... |