2008 KIA RIO5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RIO5 years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 KIA RIO5. That is the most of any RIO5 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 100%), typically at around 22,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 KIA RIO5 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 | 3 | 100% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 33% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 33% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 33% | 9,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 KIA RIO5 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 KIA RIO5.
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.
Tl* the contact owneda 2008 kia rio5. When the vehicle was shifted into park, it accelerated without warning.as a result, the tires spun and the vehicle accelerated forward and over a curb, slightly strikingthe front passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into a wall.theair bags failed…
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 kia rio5. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact's husband crashed the vehicle into twenty bales of hay. There was a delay in the air bag deployment and the seat belts failed to provide restraint. The contact was airlifted and transported to a trauma hospital…
Was pulled over by local police who notified me that right parking light was 'stuck' on; not problem during day but when headlights used parking brake is also illuminated. Also noticed that dash warning light for passenger airbag is on regardless of whether anyone is in the seat or not. *js
Other KIA RIO5 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 RIO5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 KIA RIO5?
Owners most often report air bags, exterior lighting, seat belts problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 KIA RIO5?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 KIA RIO5 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RIO5 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.