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2011 KIA RIO Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1216032
Internal NHTSA #	10761064
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	RIO
Model Year	2011
File date	07/08/15
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Everything seemed okay while driving then suddenly car began to shake, sputter, and did not want to accelerate. Loses power sometimes when stopped. Check engine light flashed then stayed on. Car unsafe and unable to be driven. After 4 weeks, 2 tune ups including new plugs, coil packs checked although two were recently replaced, fuel injetors checked, fuel system flushed, and throttle body cleaned. When checked diagnostic code keeps reading random misfire. Car has been at the shop (not dealership) for 2 days when they finally figured out the problem and its relating to the technical service bulletin affecting the electrical system. This shop has done all the work and feels that since kia is aware of the tsb they should fix the problem. However the kia dealership that i purchased the car from states they need to look at it and if its electrical its $100 an hour. Very frustating because of all the money i have put in this car since i drove it off the lot 1 year ago. Called kia's 800 customer service number and they also state that i need to have it checked out by kia despite knowing the issue. Car will be towed back to my home for now.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	70000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BARTLETT, TN
VIN pattern	KHADH4A32B6XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2011 KIA RIO Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 KIA RIO Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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What is Failure?

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