10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 1,143 miles
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On 09/08/2022 my 2019 Kia Rio was stolen due to a flaw in the ignition that allows thieves to easily start the vehicle with a phone charger. See Baltimore City Police Report 5220902309. A national recall on the Kia models affected would help to end the widespread danger that the thieves are causing as they 'joy-ride' the stolen vehicles. For more information in this issue please see: https://www.pacermonitor.com/public/case/45853068/Zanmiller_v_Kia_America, _Inc_et_al
- Baltimore, MD, USA
Unknown of specifics. I was driving up a hill. I heard a loud pop. I pulled off the side of the road. The battery light, oil light, and one other came on. I turned my car off. Tried to start it, again however it sounded like the starter wasn't working. Then smoke started to come out of the car. Within 10 minutes my entire car was consumed in flames. A bystander stated the same thing happened to someone she knows- same make & model of car... about two weeks prior. Police believe there was something faulty within the car.
- Patton, PA, USA
The driver interior door latch will not fully retract. As a result it is nearly in the open position. With the door latch nearly in the open position, the door could unexpectedly open creating a safety hazard. Kia is unable to determine if this is covered by the warranty without paying a hefty diagnostic fee. There were no prior symptoms before this issue occurred.
- Tampa, FL, USA
No incident's with my vehicle, just need my recall to be complete before i ship my vehicle from LA to Hawaii.
- Fort Sill, OK, USA
I was driving on a city street when I approached a green light it turned yellow I mash down on my brake it engaged for a couple of seconds and it gave on me and I could not get the brake to engage again I could not stop for the light and was involved in an accident.
- Lake City, FL, USA
The car VIN number is not recognized in any sites by Kia. So how I can get any information on recalls or any other issue with my car??
- Sabana Seca, PR, USA
- Dallas, TX, USA