Kia Rio Cinco 2004

• Recall 60281 [USA]: In the event of a vehicle crash, if the child seat is not properly installed, personal injury or death could occur.
  Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, 'child restraint anchorage systems.' certain child restraint anchors will not fully latch onto the lower latch anchors located between the rear seat back and rear seat cushion because of interference between the child seat anchors and a metal wire located in the frame of the rear seat back. Until the recall repair is completed, follow the instructions provided by your child seats manufacturer on how to properly install the child seat with your vehicle's rear safety belts rather than using the latch system.
  dealers will replace the lower anchors free of charge. The recall began on january 30, 2006. Owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
  kia recall no. Sc057.Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 41658 [USA]: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
  On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel intake nipple of the fuel distributor is subject to fracture or cracking during removal of the quick connect coupling securing the main fuel tube assembly to the fuel intake nipple, or when force is accidentally applied to the intake nipple during the vehicle assembly process or during engine compartment repairs.
  dealers will replace the fuel distributor and main fuel tube assemblies. The recall began june 18, 2004. Owners should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
  kia recall no. Sc036.Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall R/2004/109 [UK]: Potential fuel leak
  The possibility exists that the inlet nipple on the fuel distribution rail may crack. Should this occur the potential exists for a fuel leak additionally the risk of fire.
  likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the distribution rail and the fuel supply pipe will be changed.

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• Recall 2005404 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of cmvss 210.2. The child restraint fixture anchor may contact the rear seat back frame. This interference prevents the forward most portion of the anchor from adequately penetrating the child lower anchors. In the event of a crash, if the child seat is not properly secured, personal injury or death could occur. Correction: dealers will replace the child lower anchors.

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• Recall 2003279 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  On certain vehicles, the fuel intake nipple of the fuel distributor is subject to fracture or cracking during removal of the quick connect coupling securing the main fuel tube assembly to the fuel intake nipple, or when force is accidentally applied to the intake nipple during the vehicle assembly process or during engine compartment repairs. If this occurs, fuel leakage can result and fire may occur if an ignition source is present. Correction: dealer will install a redesigned fuel distributor and main fuel tube assembly.

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My wife got locked in her car in the garage at home. There is a spring on the door latch that holds up a lever, that broke, causing the lever to drop and jam the lock lever. When she tried to unlock her door it would not release and the auto lock function kept the other doors locked too. We were able to use my key to quickly unlock and open the passenger side door and get out by crawling over the center console. A simple google search found a few thousand entries showing this same issue with other kia rios and optimas where people are getting stuck in their cars.

Takata recall 2004 kia rio locks in car broken unable to unlock and get out the car i don't know if there is something wrong with the locking system and it has become a major problem

Driver side door lock does not always work. When locked from inside the car you have to crawl out the passenger side and go around to driver door, put the key in the lock and wiggle the inside door lock lever. Sometimes it takes minutes to get it to unlock. If you were to have to exit the vehicle quickly it would not be possible. This has happened multiple time in this car.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia rio. The contact stated that the drivers side door failed to open when using the key or by manually pulling the lock. The contact mentioned that in order to enter the vehicle she had to do so through the front passengers door. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 84,000.

Tl-the contact ct owns a 2004 kia rio. The contact stated that the windshield defroster and heating system failed. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the windshield defroster and heat button had to be held in to be able to have the windshield defrost and heat system operate. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 87,050. Li

I was driving with my girlfriend, headed out to dinner, going 15 to 20 mph through town (25 mph speed limit), when suddenly a loud clunking noise started, coming from passenger side rear wheel. I pulled over in a business lot & removed tire to find that the rear axel where the shock absorber connects to had rusted off & the shock absorber swinging, disconnected from the axel mount. I nursed the vehicle home & checked the drivers side rear axle & found that it too was ready to snap off. A slight tap with a hammer on the axle produced a hole of about 1" a second tap & it too came off the car. I removed both shocks & the car is now no longer safe to drive. So, it's a total loss which is not covered under insurance. I see where kia has recalled the 2004 optima for a rust out issue with its subframes. (sc 075 june 2009). The recall should also include these vehicles as well. Upon further inspection the rear brake drums are also rotting out leaving a gap on top where moisture can get to the inner workings of the brakes. The rear lateral arm mounting nut is not identifiable due to extreme rust. Both rear spindle assemblies are also rotting so badly from behind that the bolts used to secure them have no heads just rust. The rear seam of the gas tank is also rotting out. Finally the front suspension & underbody also has severe rusting issues. The car was purchased new in nj & has spent it's entire time with me at my home. At time of purchase the dealership, salerno kia of newton , nj ( no longer in business) "rustproofed" the underside of the car which cost me several hundred dollars extra. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia rio. While driving various speeds, there was an abnormal noise underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to multiple independent mechanics and a dealer on numerous occasions where it was diagnosed that the front driver side wheel bearing needed to replaced. The wheel bearing was replaced multiple times; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Ok, my car makes a thumping noise under the tire, thought was the wheel bearing it's not someone said it was the axle i don't know also, the engine light has been on i changed the air filter, i read that someone else had problems with the filter, i read that the axle rusts out, i think this car should be recalled people are complaining about the same problems and kia should fix it for free, i don't think i should pay for that the car doesn't get driven that much and i can't go far places with it in fear that it might break down somewhere, i feel like suing kia for making a crappy cat that doesn't last. I've never had a car like this before, the doors are broken even the hatch won't open anymore, what the [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia rio. The contact stated that the manual door locks on both the interior and exterior front driver's side doors would not release. The contact had to enter the vehicle through the front passenger side door and exit in the same manner. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 21,599.