2009 KIA RIO5 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RIO5 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 KIA RIO5. That ranks 2nd out of 2 RIO5 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 84,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 | 1 | 50% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | 58,576 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2009 KIA RIO5 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 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 owns a 2009 kia rio5. After the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the passenger side air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact…
Replaced all four engine coils and the spark plugs (the plugs i'd expect--it was very close to my 60k check up--where i would have done it anyway) i was not sure which category this part is in. .when i stopped at a stop sign the car started shaking-wildly.--and the check engine light went on. I had…
Other KIA RIO5 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 RIO5 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 KIA RIO5?
Owners most often report air bags, power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2009 KIA RIO5?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 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 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.