2013 Kia Rio air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 34 complaints for the 2013 Kia Rio, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 74,000 miles 23 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 7 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 23 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 26% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 7 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia rio. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the contact crashed into another vehicle. Upon impact, the frontal air bags failed to deploy. The contact also mentioned that the seat belt failed to properly secure a child passenger. The contact sustained minor bruising and the passenger sustained whiplash and shoulder injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia rio. After rear ending another vehicle, the seat belt failed to retract and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained contusions that required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 58,000.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Kia Rio
- Engine 56 complaints
- Brakes 30 complaints
- Electrical system 27 complaints