Six problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2001 Kia Motor RIO. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Kia Motor RIO based on all problems reported for the 2001 RIO.
Problems with vehicle's engine. When the consumer attempted to accelerate from slowing down, the vehicle jerked into gear. The dealer could not find anything wrong with the vehicle after several visits. Many people have experienced this same problem per dealer. The front end made noises, and the vehicle had been taken to the dealer on five occasions for the air bag.
Neither airbag deployed in my accident.
The vehicle was involved in a head on collision yet none the vehicles airbags deployed.
While driving, the consumer experienced an accident where the air bags deployed. The dealer has been contacted. Mr scc.
Srs light/overdrive light and engine check light will flash intermittently while vehicle is in motion. Dealer has replaced clock spring, however, srs problem has reoccurred.
Consumer's vehicle was involved in a hit and run. Consumer lost control of vehicle, hit a guardrail, and slammed into a hill. None of the airbags deployed. Driver sustained neck and chest injuries. Driver was wearing seatbelt.