Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2009 Kia Rio has 6 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
6
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2020 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | MY COILS KEEP GOING OUT AFTER REPLACING ALL 4. I'VE REPLACED THE COMPLETE FUEL PUMP BUT EVERYTIME I... |
| Mar 15, 2020 | ENGINE | SPARK PLUG CYLINDER HOLES FILLING WITH OIL DUE TO VALVE COVER ORING FAILURE A RECALL SHOULD BE DONE ... |
| Sep 8, 2019 | ENGINE | REPLACED IGNITION COILS 1 AND 3 AT THE END OF 2018. COIL 1 HAD TO BE REPLACED AGAIN IN JANUARY 2019.... |
| Jun 28, 2017 | ENGINE | AT 39,000 MILES MY CAR STARTED LURCHING AND HAD NO POWER. GOT IT TO A MECHANIC IMMEDIATELY, AND SPAR... |
| Sep 1, 2016 | ENGINE | IGNITION COIL RECALL. THEY KEEP GOING BAD EVERY TWO MONTHS. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON I LOSE P... |
| May 27, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2009 KIA RIO WITH BLOWN HEAD GASKET AT 32,000 MILES. *TR |