Known Recalls

Model year record

2002 Kia RIO Cinco

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 31 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V179000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
187,790
Reported to NHTSA
2004-04-09
Owners notified
2004-06-18

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system3105,000 mi
Air bags240,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling260,948 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system21,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor2105,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery260,948 mi
Power train: clutch assembly210,139 mi
Air bags: frontal135,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys161,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1105,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting157,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission131,014 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal110,139 mi
Seats1—
Service brakes, hydraulic1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings156,000 mi
Suspension170,000 mi
Wheels1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs11,500 mi

The 2003 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.