146 owners in the United States reported problems with the engine and cooling of this car to NHTSA (model years 2000–2005), typically at around 52,000 miles. Most often named: engine (34%), engine:gasoline (15%). Reported consequences: 3 crashes, 9 fires, 1 injury.
69 owners in the United States reported problems with the airbags of this car to NHTSA (model years 2000–2005), typically at around 35,000 miles. Most often named: frontal (46%). Reported consequences: 45 crashes, 45 injuries, 1 death.
61 owners in the United States reported problems with the electrical system of this car to NHTSA (model years 2001–2005), typically at around 36,000 miles. Reported consequences: 2 crashes, 13 fires, 2 injuries.
60 owners in the United States reported problems with the fuel system of this car to NHTSA (model years 2001–2005), typically at around 50,000 miles. Most often named: delivery (30%). Reported consequences: 3 crashes, 10 fires, 3 injuries.
57 owners in the United States reported problems with the brakes of this car to NHTSA (model years 2000–2005), typically at around 20,000 miles. Most often named: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (18%). Reported consequences: 7 crashes, 4 injuries.
En raison d'une fuite de liquide de frein, un court-circuit électrique peut se produire pendant le fonctionnement du véhicule. cela peut entraîner une surcharge électrique dans le module abs, ce qui permet à l’unité de commande électronique hydraulique (hecu) de rester active même lorsque le véhicule est éteint. si de l’humidité pénètre dans l’hecu, un court-circuit électrique peut se produire. cela pourrait provoquer un incendie dans le compartiment moteur.
En raison d'une fuite interne de liquide de frein, un court-circuit peut se produire dans le circuit électrique du système abs / esc (système de freinage antiblocage / contrôle électronique de stabilité). cela peut entraîner une augmentation du courant et une surchauffe dans la boîte à fusibles, ce qui augmente le risque que le moteur prenne feu.
The HECU hydraulic electronic control unit of affected vehicles equipped with Anti-lock Brake Systems ABS and Electronic Stability Control ESC could leak internally and cause an electrical short over time. In extreme cases the HECU could overheat with a possible risk of an under bonnet fire.
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia now has an additional vehicle modification available for installation to help deter or thwart attempted thefts. This modification consists of a theft deterrent ignition cylinder protector and will be available to you free of charge for eighteen (18) months from the date of this letter.
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: ENGINE OIL RESET LIGHT LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA548) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the engine system on some 2023MY Rio (SC) vehicles produced from September 30, 2022 through August 31, 2023. After resetting the engine oil reset light in the affected vehicles, the light may reappear once the vehicle has been shut off and restarted.
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC23) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information related to extracting "in use performance tracking" emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in California. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires the emissions data from vehicles with a minimum of 3,000 accumulated miles without reprogramming or resetting. To facilitate collection of this data at the dealer level, KDS screenshots will allow the capture of relevant parameters.