2003 Kia Rio recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 2003 Kia Rio, covering 310,912 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Seat belts: rear/other
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." when used with certain child seats, the automatic locking retractor (alr) function in the rear outboard seatbelt assemblies may disengage.
- Risk
- If a child seat is not properly secured, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace both rear outboard seatbelt assemblies free of charge. The recall began on september 15, 2006. Owners may contact hyundai-kia at 1‑800‑333‑4542.
Recall number 06V294000 · Recall details
Child seat
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, 'child restraint anchorage systems.' certain child restraint anchors will not fully latch onto the lower latch anchors located between the rear seat back and rear seat cushion because of interference between the child seat anchors and a metal wire located in the frame of the rear seat back. Until the recall repair is completed, follow the instructions provided by your child seats manufacturer on how to properly install the child seat with your vehicle's rear safety belts rather than using the latch system.
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, if the child seat is not properly installed, personal injury or death could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the lower anchors free of charge. The recall began on january 30, 2006. Owners may contact kia at 1‑800‑333‑4542.
Recall number 05V557000 · Recall details
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
Questions about the 2003 Kia Rio recalls
How do I check if my 2003 Kia Rio has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 2003 Kia Rio have?
3, covering seat belts, child seat and fuel system, gasoline.
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