2010 Kia Rio: problems, recalls and reliability

“I was traveling about 40 mph exiting on the fwy off ramp which turns to the right. Initially my brakes worked and then it made a awful winding sound. The car was gaining speed as I made the turn and I totally lost my brakes and had to use my hand brake to stop before almost running into the back of a car. I had my brakes checked and was told that my shoes were very good but I wen ahead and put new ones on anyway. I am still having the same problem. On the fwy having to use my brakes at speeds over 40 mph cause the same noise and no brakes until I have slowed below 40mph.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Dec 2015

“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 kia rio. While driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle made an abnormal noise and the engine stalled. Once the engine stalled, the vehicle began leaking transmission fluid. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the technician informed the contact that there was transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired and was towed to the contact's residence. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 11v258000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2015

“My had my car about one year and it started to lose power. When I took it to dealership to fix it I had to pay for two diagnostic tests 95.00 each. The problem was the ignition coil, spark plugs, and exhaust manifold. It is now almost exactly another year past and same problem but now dealership can't read kia codes and wants me to drive it 60 miles away with the problem still happening. The kia dealership might be able to fix but have to get the car there. I did my own diagnostic test at autozone and a repair shop. They got the codes saying ignition coil, spark plugs, exhaust manifold, and possible catlytic converter with an estimate of 1260.00”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Sep 2015

“Tl*the contact owns a 2010 kia rio. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, attempting to avoid hitting a deer, the vehicle crashed into a ditch. In addition, the contact crashed into a garage and another vehicle parked in the garage. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a back injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2015

“Took my car to get fixed, and looked at the 2nd cyl.. Apparently, tons of people are having problems with the 2nd cyl. After looking online about it. I had them try all my coils and its not a coil problem. I had all spark plugs changed and tune up was done. There is absolutely no reason my 2nd cyl. To be messed up... ? Kia I'm so disappointed in my car, why are so many problems coming up? My car is not even 5 years old!!! I expect to get answers on this and it be taken care of, I will not be paying for something when I've done my part in maintain g my car. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2014

“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 kia rio. The contact stated that the vehicle's cd player overheated and produced a burning odor. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000...updated 10/08/14 *bf the dealer wanted to charge the consumer $97.00 to diagnose the obvious faulty wiring. Updated 10/21/14”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2014

“We were involved in an accident where we rear ended another vehicle. The other car was at a standstill and we hit them at about 30 mphs. The driver and myself both had seat belts. The driver injuries her left knee. The airbags did not deploy. I think that if they did her knee might not have been injured because she would not have slid forward upon impact.. *tr”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2014