Does the 2007 Kia RIO have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 Kia RIO, the most recent reported on May 31, 2012 (Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Kia RIO?

Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (21 complaints), followed by electrical system (8).

How many 2007 Kia RIO complaints mention a crash or fire?

11 of 46 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2007 Kia RIO recalls and problems

1 recall and 46 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Kia RIO.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2007 Kia RIO recalls

Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive

NHTSA campaign 12V244000 · reported May 31, 2012 · KIA MOTORS CORPORATION · 72,568 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Kia is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 rio vehicles, manufactured from february 20, 2005, through december 9, 2007. The front passenger seat occupant sensor mat can experience fatigue cracking. If sufficient cracking occurs, the occupant classification system (ocs) will cease to function such that the system will not be able to detect whether a child passenger is in the seat and the airbag will deploy during a crash necessitating deployment.
The risk: Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.
The fix: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ocs seat sensor mat, free of charge. The recall began on july 26, 2012. Owners may contact kia consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags21
Electrical system8
Service brakes, hydraulic5
Exterior lighting3
Power train3
Seats3
Service brakes3
Engine and engine cooling2
Fuel/propulsion system2
Latches/locks/linkages2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 24, 2024 · Engine
the engine has very bad Loss of oil pressure it consumption of a lot oil the engine knock very bad that engine has decreased its power the engine oil light always on so I stop driving the car and car blows white smoke from the engine my mechanic told he did not want to work on the car because of the engine but I can…

May 4, 2023 · Air bags · 260,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that the occupant classification system (OCS) seat sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired…

May 6, 2021 · Tires · 102,668 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2007 KIA RIO EQUIPPED WITH BF GOODRICH TIRES, TIRE LINE: G-FORCE SPORT, TIRE SIZE: 195/55/R15, DOT NUMBER: BELN3P1107-15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT TIRES SOUNDED LIKE THEY WERE FLAT WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE TIRES AND FOUND THE TREAD AND STEEL…

Feb 9, 2020 · Electrical system · 95,600 miles
I DRIVING UP TO WISCONSIN DELLS FROM ILLINOIS AND THE VIT WOULNT GO OVER TWENTY MILES PER HR I HATE THIS VEHICLE AND A TUNE UP WAS DONE BEFORE I LEFT I HAVE A 2007 KIA RIO AND VEHICLE JUST DIED AND THEN STARTED AND HAD NO POWER I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED BACK TO ILLINOIS WHICH COST ME 300 DOLLARS HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD THIS…

Nov 4, 2019 · Air bags · 200,000 miles
2007 KIA RIO HAS AN AIRBAG LIGHT ON ALL THE TIME, WITH A CODE SPECIFYING THE PASSENGER SEAT MAT SENSOR. WHEN CLEARING THE CODE FOR THE AIRBAG, THE CODE IS RETHROWN AFTER ABOUT 10 SECONDS. NHTSA RECALL #12V244000 APPLIED TO CERTAIN MODELS OF THE 2005-2007 MODEL ERA, BUT DIDN'T INCLUDE ALL OF THEM, AS THE VEHICLE HAS NO…

RIO model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2004	2	38	4	2
2005	1	37	4	4
2006	1	74	12	0
2007	1	46	11	1
2008	1	46	11	0
2009	0	39	6	0
2010	0	26	9	0

Across all years, the 2001 RIO has the most complaints (223). All Kia RIO years →

Questions

Does the 2007 Kia RIO have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 Kia RIO, the most recent reported on May 31, 2012 (Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Kia RIO?: Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (21 complaints), followed by electrical system (8).
How many 2007 Kia RIO complaints mention a crash or fire?: 11 of 46 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 24, 2024.