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2009 Kia Rio Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2009 Kia Rio has 6 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2009 Kia Rio

Airbags
16
Engine
6
Other
4

6

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 1, 2020ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMY COILS KEEP GOING OUT AFTER REPLACING ALL 4. I'VE REPLACED THE COMPLETE FUEL PUMP BUT EVERYTIME I...
Mar 15, 2020ENGINESPARK PLUG CYLINDER HOLES FILLING WITH OIL DUE TO VALVE COVER ORING FAILURE A RECALL SHOULD BE DONE ...
Sep 8, 2019ENGINEREPLACED IGNITION COILS 1 AND 3 AT THE END OF 2018. COIL 1 HAD TO BE REPLACED AGAIN IN JANUARY 2019....
Jun 28, 2017ENGINEAT 39,000 MILES MY CAR STARTED LURCHING AND HAD NO POWER. GOT IT TO A MECHANIC IMMEDIATELY, AND SPAR...
Sep 1, 2016ENGINEIGNITION COIL RECALL. THEY KEEP GOING BAD EVERY TWO MONTHS. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON I LOSE P...
May 27, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2009 KIA RIO WITH BLOWN HEAD GASKET AT 32,000 MILES. *TR

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