general problems of the 2016 Kia Motor RIO - part 2

39 problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2016 Kia Motor RIO. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Kia Motor RIO based on all problems reported for the 2016 RIO.

36 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2018

The issue has occurred four times since purchasing the car at the end of December 2017 (less than 6 months ago). The dashboard will light up with a number of icons after the car is turned on (see photo from December). The first time this happened, it was a bitterly cold day and the icons popped up as I was driving. I felt the steering become tight, but luckily I was turning into a parking lot to safety. The icons went away after running the car for a long time (I was told it was just the cold weather). But when I checked on my car later before driving, the icons returned. I had to get the vehicle towed later that day because the icons did not go away and the power steering did not return. The issue stopped as soon as it reached the dealership, so they sent me on my way. I turned the car on the following morning (stationary, did not move it yet) and the icons returned, the power steering was gone. I got it towed again. After days of testing, they determined it was an issue with the engine control module and something was fixed with wiring. Now it is June 2018, and the issue happened again (on a warm day - so it is not cold related as I was originally told). I could not steer after turning the vehicle on in the early morning once again. I got it towed to the dealership and the issue is being investigated. I believe this is a major safety issue as the steering is affected, and with how many icons light up related to the air bags and brakes, I am not sure what else could be affected by this issue.

37 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 05/09/2018

Problems: 1) ac stops working and only blows warm air, 2) windshield wipers does not work. Both front and back 3) front lights does not work.

38 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 04/24/2017

Tl the contact owns a 2016 kia Rio. The contact stated when the accelerator pedal was depressed the vehicle failed to accelerate however, the motor continued to run. There was not warning light before or after the failure occurred. The failure was experienced numerous times while at a stop or traffic light the accelerator pedal had to be depressed several times to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to team kia (1215 scalp avenue johnstown PA 15904 phone 814-266-8611) where the dealer test drove the vehicle however, the failure was unable to be duplicated. A diagnostic testing was also performed that was unable to locate a failure code. The dealership advised that the failure occurred due to low grade fuel. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 915.

39 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/22/1998

I have 2016 kia Rio lx and I been have problems with it first it was my widow switch keep rubbing so I took the the dealership and the said it needed oil on it was dryout. Next I have problem with the fuel tank when I pump gas in the tank it keep rejecting and clicking at the pump like it's full of gas and is not. Then something on the dashboard be popping up every now and again and showing the esc control when driving. Now the car to start smoking when I pull off only and I keep having to add oil.


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