3.3
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 40,483 miles
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The clock spring light came on the car is now having issues with the steering. I was told by Kia dealership that this is a known problem for my car and that it needs to be replaced due to safety of driving since it effects the airbag. If it get stopped I can get a ticket for the light being on.
- Norcross, GA, USA
While driving on the highway the electronically controlled power steering quit working making it very hard to steer the car and could have caused a serious accident.
- Woodbridge, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Rio. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated when the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (dch Kia in temecula, California) where it was diagnosed that the coil in the steering wheel needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the failure was not covered by the warranty. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure recurred and was not repaired. The failure mileage was 85,000.
- Lake Elsinore, CA, USA
My power steering is cutting in and out intermittently. This is accompanied by a number of indicator lights turning on. The dealership is not treating my issue with any urgency, and is content to have me continue driving my vehicle for 6 days while the power steering has been cutting in and out. I want to file a formal record of this issue in case it causes a severe accident.
- Cambridge, MA, USA
Requesting that NHTSA please amplify and investigate. Steering wheel on my Kia Rio 2010 car started squeaking when the steering wheel is turned either left or right. Power steering fluid is normal and the car has not been in an accident. There may be a connection in regards to the "current" recall in regards to "an improper application of thread-locking adhesive" that the Kia souls have. There is "numerous" postings on web sites of owners complaining about the same steering wheel sound issue. The steering wheel sound, is not normal and it is way too much of a coincidence to ignore. Please pursue "due diligence" in regards to this. Thank you.
- Columbia, SC, USA
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Rio. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the power steering malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become difficult to turn. The contact indicated that the sensor lights for the electronic power steering, electronic stability control and the anti-lock braking system were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the power steering assembly was replaced but the defect was not remedied. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 9,215.
- Palatine, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2013 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the front end failed and caused the vehicle to abruptly veer to the right. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the front end alignment needed to be repaired. The contact had experienced the exact same failure three times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 100.
- Madison, WI, USA
- Lenoir, NC, USA