2001 KIA RIO Cinco Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 20, 2004 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other RIO Cinco years
Not enough data 4th of 4 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2001 KIA RIO Cinco so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2001 KIA RIO Cinco recalls (1)

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Fuel system, gasoline:deliveryApr 9, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V179000 · 187,790 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Fix: 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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Other KIA RIO Cinco years

2002 RIO Cinco →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2004 RIO Cinco121
2003 RIO Cinco81
2002 RIO Cinco211
200101

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 KIA RIO Cinco?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2001 KIA RIO Cinco?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2001 KIA RIO Cinco a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RIO Cinco model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.