2009 Kia RIO recalls and problems
No recalls and 39 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Kia RIO.
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.
2009 Kia RIO recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Engine went out 8 months after there always been electrical issue has caused problems where it wnt accelerate causing a wreck the break light had shorts they didnt even have the radio n i went to a car lot dealership . this car left me in bad situations im just surprised its not recall I barely drive it it paid off…
The doors will lock and won't unlock. This happened to the front passenger door when the car was less than a year old and they repaired it. The rear passenger door locked and it won't lock so I don't load items on that side but yesterday, July 5, 2022 I got locked in on my drivers side! I had to exit the vehicle by…
My airbag light will not go off for my passenger side!!! I think it is absolutely ridiculous that my car is not included in the recall because it definitely should be! What everybody says about the 2005 to the 2008 Kia Rios and the 2001 to 2008 Kia Rios is the same thing that is happening with my Kia Rio which is a…
MY COILS KEEP GOING OUT AFTER REPLACING ALL 4. I'VE REPLACED THE COMPLETE FUEL PUMP BUT EVERYTIME I FUEL UP MY CAR IT HESITATES TO START WHICH IS WHY I REPLACED THE PUMP TO BEGIN WITH.
MY AIRBAG LIGHT ON MY DASHBOARD WILL NOT GO OUT WHEN IT IS RESET, I DON'T KNOW WHAT SENSOR IS BAD, IS THERE A RECALL ON THE SENORS
RIO model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2011 | 0 | 24 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 54 | 3 | 9 |
Across all years, the 2001 RIO has the most complaints (223). All Kia RIO years →
Questions
- Does the 2009 Kia RIO have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2009 Kia RIO as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Kia RIO?
- Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (17 complaints), followed by engine (7).
- How many 2009 Kia RIO complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 6 of 39 complaints report a crash and 0 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 16, 2022.