2006 Kia Rio air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 51 complaints for the 2006 Kia Rio, 57% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 51 57% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 65,000 miles 37 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 11 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 13 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 37 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 65,000 miles, and 38% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 11 crashes, 13 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia rio5. While driving approximately 35-42 MPH during rainy weather conditions she engaged the brakes and the vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into the vehicle in front of her. The air bag did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to her neck and upper back. The passenger was also injured. She was taken out of the vehicle by the fire department. She had no knowledge of whether the passengers in the other vehicle were injured or not. A police report was filed.
Engine light came on and OBD scan indicated "front passenger airbag sensor" failed. Dealership wants $800 bucks plus to replace this sensor. Without it airbag will not deploy for front passenger. Have researched it and others have indicated it just goes out again. I will not pay this!!!!