Consumer complaint: odi case number: 10136024 component: wheels gas ignition? You tell me? When are these people going to be compensated for their lemons kia-2001 details: dt: the consumer was involved in an accident and a tire blew out. After the vehicle stopped spinning, the consumer got out of the vehicle and it burst into flames, the fire department came and they said fire started from heat of power equipment and the ignition burned. This happened on august 6, 2005. *ak the consumer stated she was not informed about the recall regarding the wheels. The consumers daughter complained that the steering wheel vibrated from the time the vehicle was purchased. The same tire that the blew out was the same one that had been replaced numerous times. *jb occurrences: 1 injuries: 0 fail date: 08/06/2005 deaths: 0 date added to database: 9/9/2005 [file] your own complaint on this model car.
2001 Kia Rio wheels problems
31 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 58,000. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 31
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- typical mileage
- 58,000
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Rim13
- Hubcap/cover4
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Kia Rio wheels problems in other years
Related recalls
Wheels
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles may have a manufacturing flaw that could cause the wheels to crack under long term driving fatigue. If cracks occur, wheel noise and vibration will result and become progressively worse over time.
- Risk
- If the crack is severe, the wheel could separate from the vehicle and possibly result in loss of vehicle control and a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace all four wheels free of charge. The recall began on june 22, 2005. Owners may contact kia at 1‑800‑333‑4542.
Recall number 05V159000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Steel wheel fracture
On march 24, 2004, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a preliminary evaluation (pe04-030) to investigate alleged steel wheel fractures in certain model year (my) 2001 kia rio vehicles.the subject vehicles are equipped with wheels manufactured from may 12 through october 17, 2000.wheels were manufactured during this period using a tool (ring die) that had improper surface treatment.this allowed tool damage to develop with accumulated use and resulted in an irregular shaped stamping on the wheel disc at the hat area.the irregular shaped hat area creates a stress riser that may lead to the formation of cracks.odi is aware of 40 non-duplicative consumer reports alleging wheel fracture, 6 of which alleged wheel separation incidents on the subject vehicles.as of march 31, 2005, kia motors america, inc. (kia) has paid 535 warranty claims for the replacement of one or more wheels on the subject vehicles due to fracture.by letter dated april 18, 2005, kia has notified odi that it will conduct a safety recall (nthsa recall no. 05v‑159) to replace defective wheels in approximately 24,119 subject vehicles.kia will replace all four steel wheels free of charge.the action taken by kia is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.accordingly, this investigation is closed.
EA04020
Steel wheel fracture
On march 24, 2004, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a preliminary evaluation to investigate alleged steel wheel fractures in certain model year (my) 2001 kia rio vehicles.the subject vehicles are equipped with wheels manufactured between may 12 and october 18, 2000.wheels were manufactured during this period using a tool (ring die) that had improper surface treatment.this allowed tool damage to develop with accumulated use and resulted in an irregular shaped stamping on the wheel disc at the hat area.the irregular shaped hat area creates a stress riser that may lead to the formation of cracks.odi is aware of 30 non-duplicative consumer reports alleging wheel fracture and 3 alleged wheel separation incidents on the subject vehicles.kia has paid 576 warranty claims for wheel replacement on the subject vehicles.this preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea04-020) to further study the scope and safety consequences of this issue.
PE04030
What 2001 Kia Rio owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I was on a major interstate doing the speed limit of 65 MPH when I heard a loud pop sound. The car started to shake and I thought I had a flat tire. I immediately put on my hazard lights and slowed down to reach the nearest exit ramp. I was alone in the car and thank god I had no children in the car and as soon as I reached the exit ramp I got off the exit and called aaa. They sent a tow truck but when the driver went to put the car up he noticed the right back wheel was extremely loose and then called for a flat bed. While being towed to my mechanic with the car on the flat bed the wheel came completely off. I looked online for recalls on my car and there was one issued in 4/20/2005 and I was never notified by kia or the dealer where I purchased the car about this issue when the recall began on 6/22/2005. I am worried now that I may have to pay out of pocket for this repair which kia motors should have notified me on.
Purchased car, 2001 kia rio, in october of 2000. Within a few days airbag light came on. This occurred several times over a one year period and had to be taken back to dealer for repair at least four times. Recall was received for fuel system. This was replaced without problem. Next problem occurred with wheels, which was also a recall. I had to order the wheels which took at least a month to come in leaving me to drive to and from work, 65 miles each way, on violently vibrating wheels. Wheels were finally replaced. Problem occurred in winter 2005 with door latch. Driver side door would lock and stay locked. Vehicle was taken to original dealer for repair only to have old part repaired while being charged for new part and labor. Within a few days, door latch failed again. Took vehicle to another dealer who ordered new part. In the meantime I waited for part to arrive, and drove around in a car whose door didn't lock, leaving my car prey to thieves, who stole things constantly from me. Finally this was fixed but, the passenger side door lock did the same thing. I look the car back to the dealer who told me that they could not fix it since my warranty was up and to fix it would cost me $700 or more. I've also noticed a problem with the car stalling in traffic. This is a new problem. Example: I stop to get gas, start the car and turn out into traffic and the car shuts down. During the winter of 2005 while waiting for door locks to come in, my driver side wheel bearing went out. This was repaired but subsequently the next day after repair while driving into work, wheel bearing literally crumbled. Had car towed to dealer who informed me that an old part was mistakenly put back on the car. This was repaired and replaced with a new part. These are all safety and quality control issues.
We own a 2001 kia recall which has a safety recall on it that requires all 4 wheels to be replaced . Our vehicle is making the noises described in the recall . We contacted ann arbor automotive matt the service person has told us kia is withholding the parts to fix these vehicles . The parts are currently on back order through kia . We have been waiting 8 weeks so far and we have been told iot could take another month to get the parts in . I am concerned for my husbands safety ,he drives this vehicle daily. I would like to stand on record now by saying if anything happens to the vehicle and cause harm or injury to my family we will take extensive legal action against kia. Thank you lillian fierro.
Dt: the concusmer was involved in an accident and a tire blew out. After the vehicle stopped spinning, the consumer got out of the vehicle and it burst into flames, the fire department came and they said fire started from heat of power equipment and the ignition burned. This happened on august 6, 2005. *ak the consumer stated she was not informed about the recall regarding the wheels. The consumers daughter complained that the steering wheel vibrated from the time the vehicle was purcahsed. The same tire that the blew out was the same one that had been replaced numerous times.
Dt: the consumer stated that the 2001 kia rio had the air bag light on the dashboard. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, but it was not checked for the air bag light. The consumer said that the dealer did a visual check. The tires were prematurely worn out. The consumer specifically said it was because of the wheel recall 50v159000 that the tires were replaced. Front and rear brakes have had to be replaced also at 20,000 miles. *ak updaed
2001 kia rio received a recall for the steel wheels. The vehicle has not been repaired due to lack of parts.*mr
Kia initiated a recall on the 2001 kia rio for replacement of the four standard steel wheels with four alloy wheels. The recall was made because of the potential that the standard steel wheels could crack lead to wheel failure. The letter indicated all 4 wheels would be replaced. I took the car to arlington kia in palatine to have the recall serviced. I presented the letter to the service department. Rather than replacing the wheels, the dealer only inspected them, indicating there was no problem. While I am glad to know this, I am not quite certain this is the right response to the issue. I am not satisfied by kia's solution. While there was no damage upon their inspection, it does not guard against development. Unsatisfied with the dealer's response, I contacted customer care to inquire whether or not the dealership had done enough I talked to [xxx], a customer care manager, who explained to me, while the letter did say kia would "replace all four original equipment wheels at no cost," what that really meant was that I would get a ten minute inspection, and if nothing was wrong, I'd be left with the potentially defective part. I find it discouraging that kia has not followed through on what was indicated in the letter. Im not sure what the federal safety agency can do in this matter, since it seems to be a policy on kias part, but rather than assuring I was a happy customer, [xxx]told me to make a complaint. The car is owned by [xxx] ph# [xxx] my name is [xxx], my wife [xxx] drives the car, the dwyers are her parents. They purchased the car for her while she was in college and it remains in their name. I can be reached at [xxx] thank you for your assistance in this matter. *nm information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Dt: consumer has a 2001 kia rio. She received a recall notice in june of 2005. She contacted the manufacture and was told that it would be september before dealer would have parts to do recall repairs. Manufacturer contacted her back on august 18, 2005 to tell her it would be september 9, 2005 before the rims would be available. She asked if she could get a loaner or rental vehicle until vehicle would be fixed.
2001 kia rio recall notice for wheel replacement was received but the wheels needed for replacement were not in stock.*mr
Questions about the 2001 Kia Rio wheels
Does the 2001 Kia Rio have wheels problems?
Owners have filed 31 complaints about the wheels of the 2001 Kia Rio, 14% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2001 Kia Rio wheels problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 58,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Kia Rio wheels?
Yes, 1 recall: 05V159000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
Other 2001 Kia Rio problems
Engine 53Airbags 33Electrical 25Transmission 25Fuel system 24Suspension 22Brakes 17Seat belts 15Locks 11Body 9Visibility 9Tires 7Lights 5Acceleration 4Steering 4
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