| Issue ID | 1655018 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11320096 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | RIO |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 02/04/20 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I'm at 96k miles. The mechanic pulls codes for the airbags. They are showing a defect and the reason is unknown. I'm also hearing a rattling in the engine. We are discovering it is common in kia rio and the reason kia gives is we are getting our oil changes done at places other than them. I used only experienced, licensed mechanics. The issue continues to go undiagnosed as to know if the engine will catch fire causing death or injury. The car is not safe. A fix need forced. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 97205 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NEW LONDON, MO |
| VIN pattern | KNADM4Z30C6XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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