2001 KIA RIO Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2001 Kia Rio has 5 recalls, the most serious being two distinct defects that can each lead to a fire or loss of vehicle control: cracking wheels and a fuel system prone to leaking near ignition sources. The wheel defect causes noise and vibration that grow worse over time, and if a crack becomes severe enough, the wheel can separate from the car entirely, causing the driver to lose control. On the fuel side, the fuel distributor's intake nipple can crack or fracture, and a separate issue involves the fuel distributor assembly developing leaks due to quality problems. Both conditions allow fuel to escape into the engine compartment, where any ignition source can start a fire.