There are no safety recalls for the 2009 Kia Rio, but owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA.
2009 Kia Rio problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Air Bags | 18 | |
| Engine | 7 | |
| Seats | 4 | |
| Structure | 3 | |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Suspension | 2 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | |
| Seat Belts | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | |
Most reported parts
- Air Bags › Frontal — 2
- Air Bags › Side/Window — 1
- Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly — 1
- Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint — 1
- Visibility › Windshield — 1
- Structure › Body — 1
- Seat Belts › Front › Warning Light/Devices — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 50,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2009 Kia Rio complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine · reported Jul 16, 2022
Engine went out 8 months after there always been electrical issue has caused problems where it wnt accelerate causing a wreck the break light had shorts they didnt even have the radio n i went to a car lot dealership . this car left me in bad situations im just surprised its not recall I barely drive it it paid off after so many years n really only reason I have it cuz I put too much in n it n now it aint worth nuthin because of the issues that gave me
Unknown or Other · reported Jul 6, 2022
The doors will lock and won't unlock. This happened to the front passenger door when the car was less than a year old and they repaired it. The rear passenger door locked and it won't lock so I don't load items on that side but yesterday, July 5, 2022 I got locked in on my drivers side! I had to exit the vehicle by crawling over the stick shift to the front passenger side. I've seen hundreds of complaints about this and can't understand why there has not been a recall.
Air Bags · reported Jun 30, 2022
My airbag light will not go off for my passenger side!!! I think it is absolutely ridiculous that my car is not included in the recall because it definitely should be! What everybody says about the 2005 to the 2008 Kia Rios and the 2001 to 2008 Kia Rios is the same thing that is happening with my Kia Rio which is a 2009... Can y please add my vehicle too??? Also in the latest class action lawsuit it talks about the passenger seat pad sensor being broken and that's what breaks the passenger airbag so how in the world is my car not included in this?
Engine · at 75,000 miles · reported Jan 2, 2021
My coils keep going out after replacing all 4. I've replaced the complete fuel pump but everytime I fuel up my car it hesitates to start which is why I replaced the pump to begin with.
Air Bags · at 90,000 miles · reported Dec 27, 2020
My airbag light on my dashboard will not go out when it is reset, I don't know what sensor is bad, is there a recall on the senors
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 Kia Rio have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2009 Kia Rio as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Kia Rio?
Owners report air bags problems most often (18 reports), followed by engine (7). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 50,000 miles.
Are Kia recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Kia dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.