Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Kia Rio has 4 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 1 fuel system-related recall.
4
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE OF THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR IS SUBJECT TO FRACTURE OR CRACKING DURING REMOVAL OF THE QUICK CONNECT C...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2008 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 KIA RIO. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED AND APPROACHING A STOP, THE V... |
| Nov 30, 2005 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. THE FUEL PUMP AND COMPONENTS EXPLODED IN TH... |
| Jun 17, 2003 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | AFTER TWO VISITS TO THE DEALER'S SERVICE SHOP, I FOUND OUT THAT 03 KIA RIOS HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE ... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | WHILE OWNING THE VEHICLE FOR ONLY TWO DAYS IT FAILED TO START. DEALERSHIP CONTACTED A TECHNICIAN, A... |