Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Kia Rio has 4 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.
4
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2005 | STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES,WHEELS | CONSUMER COMPLAINT: ODI CASE NUMBER: 10136024 COMPONENT: WHEELS GAS IGNITION? YOU TELL ME? WHEN... |
| Apr 12, 2003 | STEERING,AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT | VEHICLE SKIDS REPEATEDLY, DURING NORMAL OPERATION. HANDLES POORLY. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AFTER H... |
| Feb 9, 2001 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WHILE DRIVING ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK. CONSUMER ALSO S... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN | WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER STEERING. THIS WAS CAUSED BY AXLE FAILURE.*AK |