Warning Light On problems of the 2006 Kia Motor RIO

Seven problems related to warning light on have been reported for the 2006 Kia Motor RIO. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Kia Motor RIO based on all problems reported for the 2006 RIO.

1 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/19/2016

The contact owns a 2006 kia Rio. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, the passenger side air bag off warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v244000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 140,000.

2 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/10/2015

The contact owns a 2006 kia Rio. After the vehicle was started, the passenger side air bag warning light illuminated. The failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 12v244000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.

3 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 05/31/2012

The contact owns a 2006 kia Rio. The contact stated that the air bag and seat belt warning lights randomly flashed. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v244000 (air bags); however, the contact did not receive a recall notification. The vehicle was to be taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

4 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2010

Component: air bags:frontal details: the drivers side airbag in my 2006 kia Rio is apparently not working. Its warning light came on a little over a year ago, and has remained as such for ever.

5 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/24/2010

After turning my car on, airbag warning light was illuminated on dashboard. Has remained illuminated ever since. My car has suffered no trauma or reason for the airbags to not work, but will not deploy in the event of an accident as long as this light is on. I fear for my safety while driving my car.

6 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2010

The driver's side airbag in my 2006 kia Rio is apparently not working. Its warning light came on a little over a year ago, and has remained as such for ever.

7 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/03/2006

The contact owns a 2006 kia Rio. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated and the horn was defective. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 61,000. Updated 02/06/bf the consumer stated the air bag light has illuminated on and off since the vehicle was purchased in 2077. In the last two years the light remained illuminated permanently. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, but only a temporary fix was made. The consumer went back to the dealer to have the problem addressed, only to be told, the cost would be $800. 00. The consumer stated a recall was issued regarding the air bag, but was told, the vehicle was not included. Updated 02/10/12.


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