Front Air Bag problems of the 2001 Kia Motor RIO

Three problems related to front 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.

1 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/18/2002

The vehicle was involved in an accident where the dual airbags didn't deploy. The dealer had been notified. Scc.

2 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2002

While driving at 30/35mph and involved in a frontal collision none of the air bags deployed on impact.

3 Front Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/05/2002

Rental vehicle: budget car rental, tampa, florida, vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of 35 mph, and neither air bag deployed. Consumer states that the front passenger seat belt did not work adequately, there were 2 injuries in the accident.




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