Kia Rio fuel pump problems

Filed Jan 2, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · 75,000 miles · TX

My coils keep going out after replacing all 4. I've replaced the complete fuel pump but everytime I fuel up my car it hesitates to start which is why I replaced the pump to begin with.

Filed Sep 19, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 70,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia rio. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle shook and the check engine and air bag warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the windows did not roll down automatically. The vehicle was taken to kia of lynchburg (434‑847‑3292, located at 3400 old forest rd, lynchburg, va 24501) where the technician changed the oil and replaced the ignition switch. The contact also stated that the fuel pump was replaced by an independent mechanic due to an unknown failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that there was no recall for the fuel pump. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed Jun 13, 2011 · Fuel system · CA

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.

Filed Mar 22, 2011 · Fuel system · 26,483 miles · UT

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.

Filed May 19, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 45,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia rio. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle would suddenly stall. It would resume normally after she depressed the accelerator pedal. The failure became progressively worse over time. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership three times for at least a week so that the dealer could duplicate the failure and find a cause for the failure. The dealer stated that the problem could have been the fuel filter or sensor. The fuel filter and spark plugs were replaced but the failure continued. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The vehicle was currently at the dealership and the contact did not feel it was safe to drive. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000. The current mileage was approximately 54,000. The sensors and fuel pump were replaced, however the vehicle continued to stall. Updated 06/22/10.*jb updated 08/11/10. *lj updated 10/05/10

Filed May 8, 2009 · Engine, Fuel system · 42,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia rio. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall upon decelerating and the engine warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. Typically, the vehicle was able to restart immediately after the failure. In addition, the vehicle would vibrate abnormally when in fifth gear while driving between 40-60 MPH. The dealer replaced the throttle body and the fuel pump, but the failure recurred shortly after the repair. The failure has not been properly remedied. The contact called the manager of the service department and is currently waiting for a response regarding the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000 and current mileage was 43,997.

Filed Jul 17, 2008 · Fuel system · 69,500 miles · SC

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 kia rio. While driving at an unknown speed and approaching a stop, the vehicle stalled but did not shut off when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and diagnosed with fuel pump failure. The fuel pump was replaced. Approximately four months later, the failure recurred. The dealer could not duplicate the failure. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 75,000 and failure mileage was 69,500.

Filed Nov 2, 2006 · Brakes, Fuel system · 54,000 miles · WV

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's front end made a loud clanking noise and was taken to an independent mechanic who determined upon examination that both rotors needed to be replaced. The mechanic replaced the rotors. Then, the vehicle had problems with the rear end, and was taken to a local dealer who determined that the axle bearing was bad and that the rear wheels were bent. The dealer provided the vehicle with proper maintenance and brake service and repaired the fuel pump. The vehicle was currently at the dealer for further examination of ongoing problems. No further repairs were made. Updated 03/19/07. *jb the fuel pump was repalced. Updated 09/25/07

Filed Dec 5, 2005 · Fuel system · 114,000 miles · TX

Dt: the contact stated the fuel system malfunctioned. The fuel pump and components exploded in the gasoline storage tank. The entire fuel system needed to be replaced. A local repair shop replaced the fuel system. There was the federal safety agency recall campaign 04v179000 concerning the fuel system. The manufacturer said this problem was not due to the recall.

Filed Jul 23, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

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