2001 Kia Rio wheels problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2001 Kia Rio — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Consumer complaint: odi case number: 10136024 component: wheels gas ignition? You tell me? When are these people going to be compensated for their lemons kia-2001 details: dt: the consumer was involved in an accident and a tire blew out. After the vehicle stopped spinning, the consumer got out of…”
filed Aug 17, 2012
“I was on a major interstate doing the speed limit of 65 mph when I heard a loud pop sound. The car started to shake and I thought I had a flat tire. I immediately put on my hazard lights and slowed down to reach the nearest exit ramp. I was alone in the car and thank god I had no children in the…”
filed Jul 29, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MANUFACTURING FLAW THAT COULD CAUSE THE WHEELS TO…Campaign 05V159000 · Apr 20, 2005
Related service bulletins
Steel wheel replacement. Safety recall campaign. The steel wheels may have a manufacturing flaw that could cause the wheel to crack under long-term driving fatigue. *tt
046 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 2005
Wheels problems in other Rio years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Rio | 2 | 8% |
| 2015 Rio | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 Rio | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 Rio | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 Rio | 2 | 4% |
| 2011 Rio | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 Rio | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 Rio | 2 | 5% |
| 2003 Rio | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 Rio | 2 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Kia Rio
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.