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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN KNADE223X96548603 · Checked Sep 20, 2026
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KNADE223X96•••••• 2009 Kia RIO

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35on the model
19builds in total
1injuries
Most reported Steering 1 Suspension 1

What owners of this build wrote

Unknown Or Other Feb 2016
Inside door handles. Vehicle was stationary. The chrome paint used on the inside door handles cracks forming razor sharp edges that has sliced my hands deep while opening doors twice. I have called to report this awhile back and was told it would be sent to higher. Have not…
Steering Jun 2010
The contact owns a 2009 kia rio. While she was making a left turn at a stop sign the tie rod and ball joints broke off of the vehicle. She stated that the vehicle turned in the opposite direction when the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be repaired but…

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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 KNADE223X96548603 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.