Electrical System Problems of Kia Motor RIO

Kia Motor RIO owners have reported 146 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 21 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (88 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's ignition (11 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Kia Motor RIO

The Electrical System problem

Car started smoking while drive, lucky I was already pulling in my driveway.   Read details...

The Ignition problem

The contact owns a 2016 kia Rio. The contact stated that occasionally the key failed to be removed from the ignition switch, and the front driver’s side door. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

The kia Rio bought brand new at haddad kia in bakersfield, CA began having electrical issues in the year 2018. It began with overheating. Kia suggested that it was a fuse, and the replaced it. Upon replacing it the issue was fixed for 2 days. The overheating persisted, and went back to haddad kia.   Read details...

The Ignition Switch problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 kia Rio. The contact stated that while driving about 45 mph, the vehicle shook. The engine light illuminated. The air bag light illuminated. The windows did not wind automatically.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

When the car is exposed to moisture, either from underneath by driving through a small puddle or from above in a rainstorm, the engine compartment gets wet and causes the serpentine belt to slip. This results in sudden loss of power steering and alternator failure, which can lead to the car's power   Read details...




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