2002 Kia Rio fuel system, gasoline problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2002 Kia Rio — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 kia rio. The contact stated that when refueling the vehicle, fuel would spew back out from the filler neck. In addition, the contact stated that a strong gasoline fuel odor was constantly present within the vehicle after refueling. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign…”
filed Jan 30, 2012
“2002 kia rio, purchased new and maintained in excellent condition with regular maintenance. Had 61,000 miles and while driving, my daughter smelled something burning, engine light came on and at the same time, smoke was coming in through the air vents. She immediately pulled over, stopped the car…”
filed May 25, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE OF THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR IS SUBJECT…Campaign 04V179000 · Apr 9, 2004
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Rio years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Rio | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 Rio | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 Rio | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 Rio | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 Rio | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 Rio | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 Rio | 5 | 13% |
| 2003 Rio | 6 | 8% |
| 2001 Rio | 23 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Kia Rio
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.