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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KNADE123066••••••2006 Kia RIO
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2006 Kia RIO build (5 vs 3).
5on this build
54on the model
20builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 4Steering 1Seat Belts 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashFeb 2008
The contact owns a 2006 kia rio. The contact stated that the air bag indicator was illuminated. Additionally, while driving 20 mph, an unknown nissan vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The driver was not injured. The…
SteeringApr 2014
When I make a right turn the bell ring and it stay on I am not sure if it is in the door the right turn or steer wheel column
Air BagsMay 2012
The contact owns a 2005 kia rio. The contact stated that the air bag and seat belt warning lights randomly flashed. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 12V244000 (air bags); however, the contact did not receive a recall notification. The vehicle was to be taken to…
Air BagsNov 2006
The contact owns a 2006 kia rio. The air bag warning light remained illuminated whenever a passenger was seated in the front seat. The dealer replaced the air bag sensor; however, the failure continued. The dealer re-inspected the vehicle, but was unable to duplicate the…
Air BagsJul 2006
The contact owns a 2006 kia rio. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated and the horn was defective. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KNADE123066065370 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.