There are no safety recalls for the 2010 Kia Rio, but owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA.
2010 Kia Rio problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Air Bags | 12 | |
| Engine | 4 | |
| Electrical System | 4 | |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Air Bags › Frontal — 2
- Structure › Body — 2
- Equipment › Electrical › Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 63,000 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 2010 Kia Rio complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Air Bags · at 140,000 miles · reported Jul 7, 2022
The contact owned a 2010 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while his son was driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle crashed head-on into a guard rail. During the crash, the front-end of the vehicle was severely damaged; however, no air bags were deployed. No injuries were reported; however, the contact was concerned that the air bags had not been deployed to provide protection to the driver or the front seat passenger. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed away. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and the local dealer were not notified…
Unknown or Other · at 100,100 miles · reported Oct 4, 2018
After driving to work approximately a 25 minutes to work I parked my vehicle and smelt something like burnt plastic. Assumed it was something in the area I work. After my shift roughly 8 hours I headed home and suddenly the car would not go more than 5 miles an hour then completely dead. After the tow trucked lifted the vehicle I was able to see severe melting of the undercarriage plastic. It could have been so much worse. It was towed to local kia dealership and have no idea to why yet this happened. This is an absolute danger to just happen to a well maintained vehicle randomly.
Unknown or Other · at 131,000 miles · reported Mar 28, 2018
Since january my 2010 kia rio has stalled at traffic stops. It usually starts again after several tries, although recently it needed a jump start. I've taken it to three mechanics who all say they can't find a code or what the problem is. I've tried gas additive, new crank shaft sensor, tune up. Nothing works. I've called kia customer service. There are no recalls but I still have a car I think is unsafe to drive. I've stalled in rush hour traffic on city streets and state roads several times. I have a case number with kia, and plan to take it to kia dealership in one more effort to find code…
Unknown or Other · at 88,000 miles · reported Dec 6, 2016
When driving, the car stalls for no reason (There is fuel in the car, has regular oil changes, and a brand new battery). It takes a couple minutes before the car will restart. While on the highway, the engine light will come on and then turn right off, but the RPM gauge stops working even though I AM still driving. There is a jerking motion when that happens. This happens on city streets and on the highway. It is becoming unsafe and the dealership cannot replicate the situation. All they do is run the code but nothing comes up. This has been happening since the beginning of november 2016 and…
Service Brakes · at 126,000 miles · reported Jan 4, 2016
I was traveling about 40 MPH exiting on the fwy off ramp which turns to the right. Initially my brakes worked and then it made a awful winding sound. The car was gaining speed as I made the turn and I totally lost my brakes and had to use my hand brake to stop before almost running into the back of a car. I had my brakes checked and was told that my shoes were very good but I wen ahead and put new ones on anyway. I AM still having the same problem. On the fwy having to use my brakes at speeds over 40 MPH cause the same noise and no brakes until I have slowed below 40mph.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2010 Kia Rio have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2010 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 2010 Kia Rio?
Owners report air bags problems most often (12 reports), followed by engine (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 63,000 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.