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2016 Kia Rio Airbags Problems

Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Kia Rio has 4 NHTSA airbags complaints and 0 airbags-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Kia Rio

Engine
22
Brakes
14
Other
13
Electrical
8
Powertrain
5
Airbags
4
Steering
3

4

Complaints

0

Recalls

4

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Airbags Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 12, 2022AIR BAGSAirbags didn’t deploy in a accident which caused whiplash
Jun 9, 2021AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSThe air bags malfunction they didn’t go off and seatbelt didn’t lock on impact. Yes my safety was at...
Nov 18, 2018AIR BAGSON NOVEMBER 18, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30PM, I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT WHERE I REAR ENDED A...
Oct 8, 2016AIR BAGSON SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 AT APPROXIMATELY9:12PM, I [XXX] , HAD JUST PICKED UP A PASSENGER WAS INVOLVED ...

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