| Issue ID | 1033682 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10560124 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | RIO |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 12/09/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia rio. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the power steering malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become difficult to turn. The contact indicated that the sensor lights for the electronic power steering, electronic stability control and the anti-lock braking system were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the power steering assembly was replaced but the defect was not remedied. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 9,215. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 9215 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PALATINE, IL |
| VIN pattern | KNADN4A35D6XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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