I bought a 2001 kia rio in 2007 and within 8 months my fuel pump had to be replaced. A year later my car started sputtering and shutting off randomly while I drove it. I ended up having to replace the fuel pump two more times. I recently took it to the dealership were they informed me I needed another fuel pump. Im sorry but there is something wrong if I have to replace the fuel pump and filter 4 times in a 2 year time span. Now my car does not even run, and I refuse to replace the fuel pump again when I know it wont do anything.
2001 Kia Rio: fuel pump failure
5 of the 223 complaints about the 2001 Kia Rio describe fuel pump failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Fuel pump failure by model year
- 20131
- 20091
- 20061
- 20051
- 20041
- 20033
- 20021
- 20015
What owners say
Ref 2001 kia rio. Perpetual intermittent failure of fuel pump to operate. Fuel pump replaced, relay replaced, and ECM replaced. Pump won't turn on at start up and periodically, the pump stops operating after it does come on while driving. No warning. Causes safety problem on road by not having any power to move car off road.
Problem with 2001 kia rio engine stalled. *mr the engine light had come on due to overheating, and the fuel pump stopped working due to water contamination in the gas tank. The temperature went up once the fuel box was broken due to an accident which caused the radiator fuse to blow. *sc
My car stalled while driving would not restart towed to dealer. Found no problem car started for them. Retrieved car stopped for gas, car would not restart, was towed back to dealer. Found glitch in cpu was reprogramed. Got car back, two hours later car would not restart towed back to dealer. Replaced fuel pump, car ran for three days then again would not start has now been towed back to dealer.
Dealer says contamination in gas tank-fuel coil,replace fuel pump,clean lines,etc..
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel intake nipple of the fuel distributor is subject to fracture or cracking during removal of the quick connect coupling securing the main fuel tube assembly to the fuel intake nipple, or when force is accidentally applied to the intake nipple during the vehicle assembly process or during engine compartment repairs.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel distributor and main fuel tube assemblies. The recall began june 18, 2004. Owners should contact kia at 1‑800‑333‑4542.
Recall number 04V179000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, fuel leaks may develop at the fuel distributor assembly because of quality deviations.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel distributor and fuel connector assemblies. Owner notification is expected to begin during the first quarter of 2004. Owners should contact kia at 1‑800‑333‑4542.
Recall number 03V352000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Kia Rio fuel pump
Is fuel pump failure a common problem on the 2001 Kia Rio?
5 of 223 owner complaints about the 2001 Kia Rio (2%) mention fuel pump failure. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Kia Rio?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Kia Rio
Stalling 29Check engine light 21Airbag light 15Fire or smoke 12Door locks 10No deployment 6Grinding brakes 6
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