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2012 KIA RIO Vehicle Speed Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1361910
Internal NHTSA #	10959673
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	RIO
Model Year	2012
File date	31/01/17
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Car accelerated on its own, rpm's revving while driving down a major highway. Could not get car to slow down so had to steer car into a concrete barrier. Problem existed before the accident doing the same thing(rpm's revving) in park or reverse or accelerating on its own without pushing the gas pedal. Took in for repair and 4 days later was in the accident. Kia dealership telling me that the problem cannot be duplicated while driving it or performing inspection. According to their results, car is safe to drive. The acceleration problem occurred randomly before the accident. I do not feel safe to get back in the car and drive again.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	105000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO
VIN pattern	KNADM5A39C6XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	Y
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	Y
Was medical attention required?	Y
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	1
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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Vehicle speed	65
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2012 KIA RIO Vehicle Speed Control Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 KIA RIO Vehicle Speed Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

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