2008 Kia Rio air bags problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2008 Kia Rio — 59% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Following a tire blowout the vehicle went into then out of a ditch. The vehicle was traveling at approximately 45-50mph. There was significant front end damage. The driver was wearing a seat belt. The air bag did not deploy nor did the seat belt restraint operate.”
filed Jun 27, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia rio. While driving 25 mph in the rain, the contact's vehicle skidded and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an insurance collision lot. The vehicle was destroyed…”
filed Oct 7, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Air BagsCampaign 12V244000 · May 31, 2012
Related service bulletins
Warranty bulletin: wty002 - 2008~2011my rio passenger seat ocs sensor mat warranty extension (wty002) - this bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the front passenger occupant classification system…
WTY002BULLETINRI · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 14, 2016
Air Bags problems in other Rio years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Rio | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 Rio | 3 | 14% |
| 2018 Rio | 5 | 18% |
| 2017 Rio | 3 | 10% |
| 2016 Rio | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 Rio | 5 | 10% |
| 2014 Rio | 7 | 14% |
| 2013 Rio | 34 | 22% |
| 2012 Rio | 12 | 23% |
| 2011 Rio | 5 | 21% |
| 2010 Rio | 12 | 46% |
| 2009 Rio | 17 | 44% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 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.