2009 KIA RIO Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RIO years
- About as many complaints as other years 12th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 KIA RIO. That ranks 12th out of 24 RIO model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (17 complaints, 44%), typically at around 69,500 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 6 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 39owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 KIA RIO problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 17 | 44% | 69,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 7 | 18% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 10% | 26,875 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 8% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 8% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 5% | 826 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 5% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 5% | 13,851 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 5% | 22,450 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 5% | 46,400 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 5% | 48,200 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 5% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 3% | 25 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | 2,900 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | 15,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 KIA RIO recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 KIA RIO.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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
Other KIA RIO years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 RIO | 12 | 0 |
| 2022 RIO | 11 | 1 |
| 2021 RIO | 15 | 2 |
| 2020 RIO | 27 | 1 |
| 2019 RIO | 22 | 1 |
| 2018 RIO | 28 | 1 |
| 2017 RIO | 31 | 2 |
| 2016 RIO | 77 | 2 |
| 2015 RIO | 52 | 1 |
| 2014 RIO | 52 | 1 |
| 2013 RIO | 153 | 1 |
| 2012 RIO | 54 | 1 |
| 2011 RIO | 24 | 0 |
| 2010 RIO | 26 | 0 |
| 2009 | 39 | 0 |
| 2008 RIO | 46 | 1 |
| 2007 RIO | 46 | 1 |
| 2006 RIO | 74 | 1 |
| 2005 RIO | 37 | 1 |
| 2004 RIO | 38 | 2 |
| 2003 RIO | 74 | 3 |
| 2002 RIO | 128 | 1 |
| 2001 RIO | 223 | 3 |
| 2000 RIO | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 KIA RIO?
Owners most often report air bags, engine, seats problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 17 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 KIA RIO?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 KIA RIO a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RIO model years, the 2009 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.