2012 Kia Rio: check engine light

Filed Feb 29, 2024 · Brakes · OH

The contact's sister owns a 2012 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that when her sister started the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Feb 4, 2022 · Engine · NE

Check engine light comes on. I pull the code of p050a. I looked that up and there is a Techincal Service Bulletin, from Kia on this problem of Cold start idle air control system performance. Kia only put out a recall on the Kia Soul and not the Kia Rio. They have the exact same engine and computer with the 1.6L. The bulletin list both vehicle but the recall is only for the 1 vehicle. I was told by Kia dealer sorry to fix this I would have to pay to reprogram the computer. Kia originally was replacing the throttle body on the engine than decided because of cost, to reprogram the computer.

Filed Aug 27, 2020 · Driver assistance · 103,887 miles · CA

I was driving and chech engine light came on . I had it tested and it was the knock senor. I looked it up and their was a recall I purchased the car 9/02/2019

Filed Feb 21, 2020 · Engine · 97,000 miles · OH · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2012 kia rio. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, when depressing the accelerator pedal the vehicle failed to accelerate over 25 MPH. The contact stated the vehicle began to hesitate and made an abnormal noise. The contact stated the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road for 10 minutes before continuing to drive. However, he continued to experience the failure and saw smoke exiting the hood. The contact was able to park on the side of the road and open the hood and saw fire in the engine compartment. The fire department was notified and extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed. No police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to unknown location for inspections. The insurance adjuster deemed the vehicle was a total loss. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000. *ln

Filed May 26, 2019 · Airbags, Brakes · 100,000 miles · SC

About 3 mths ago started using oil 3 qts extra the went to a qt a week, now using a quart every other day, have had people check. Cant find out where oil is going, have parked it, also, airbag light came on about 4mths ago, kia rio has 114,000. The caliber froze up at 88,000 the brake pads kept wearing on left side, now the right starting to wearing more...I have the gold autoguard warranty up to 120,000 with hendrick chevrolet, took it in on appt. Day n time, had 30 cars ahead. I have also learned. Carfax on cars are not true, this car was noted with no damage or wrecks, but I have seen on left side of car, marks of junk yard parts, even on back window. Reason for parking car bc its costing to much for oil, also my grandbaby is always with me in this 2012 kia rio, this car isnt worth her life, no car is...oh on carfax it state's its an ex then on second page it state's a lx, which understand mite be type error but when it state's no damage or wreck, thats a big error. Never got check oil light not one time, new it wnor a check engine light, only light was and is the airbag light.

Filed Mar 6, 2019 · Fuel system · 150,000 miles · TX

Replaced cadalytic converter and oxygen sensor dec 2017, and engine light is on now with diagnostics saying same things again. Oil needs to be put in car every week or two. Fed up with this car

Filed Mar 2, 2017 · Fuel system · 93,000 miles · LA

This is my second post. My fuel system has been acting up the last 1-2wks. I noticed while driving one day that the fuel light came on and the needle moved to empty on my dashboard. I had put a full tank of gas in my car less than 24hr earlier and only driven 20mi. So I was quite alarmed. I stopped to check my fuel cap. Checked for leaks. But there was no obvious issue. The light eventually went off and the needle rose back up to the full reading. Weird of course. I figured it was a glitch so I didn't think much of it. However the same issue cont'd to occur over the next several days. And my check engine light eventually came on. Took vehicle to autozone and was told there is an issue w/ my fuel sensor system. Greatness news ever b/c I am still dealing w/ my airbag light issue from close to two months ago!!!!!!! I have had some help from the dealer regarding the airbag matter, which I am thankful for. However I am becoming very concerned about my vehicle now that I have a new issue in less than two months. I understand cars require maintenance. But the cost and need for maintenance should be a more reasonable burden for the owner. Because this is becoming unbearable. Not sure what I will do with my car long term. My husband and I do plan to fix both issues as time and money permits. But I will definitely look into selling my car soon and seriously consider another dealer for future car purchases.