How many 2013 Kia Rio owners reported airbag problems?

NHTSA shows 34 airbag complaints for the 2013 Kia Rio, which is 22% of all 153 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2013 Kia Rio airbags?

NHTSA data provided here lists no related recalls for the 2013 Kia Rio airbag complaints.

What is the typical mileage when airbag problems show up on the 2013 Kia Rio?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 77,000 miles.

What airbag issues do 2013 Kia Rio owners describe most?

Owners most often describe air bags failing to deploy in a crash and warning lights caused by a faulty clock spring or steering wheel sensor.

Were there any injuries linked to 2013 Kia Rio airbag complaints?

NHTSA data lists 7 crashes and 7 injuries associated with the 34 airbag complaints for this model year.

2013 Kia Rio Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 34 airbag complaints for the 2013 Kia Rio, 22% of all complaints filed for the year. Owners most often report non-deployment during crashes and warning lights tied to a faulty clock spring, with a median failure mileage of 77,000. No related recall is listed in NHTSA data.

Airbags complaints: 34; 22% of 153
Crashes reported: 7
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 7
Median mileage: 77,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Frontal or side airbags failed to deploy during moderate-to-severe collisions, in some cases with injuries to occupants.
Air bag warning light cycles on and off intermittently before staying illuminated, often traced by dealers to a failed clock spring or steering wheel air bag sensor.
Seat belts reportedly failed to retract or properly secure occupants in the same crashes where air bags did not deploy.
Some owners noted the passenger seat sits lower than the driver seat, raising concern about airbag aim in a crash.
A few owners linked their airbag light complaints to unrelated Takata or engine recall coverage on other Kia models, without a confirmed recall on their own Rio.

When 2013 Kia Rio airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 29, 2013, latest Oct 7, 2023.

34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2013 to Oct 2023; peak Mar 2017 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2013 Kia Rio

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Rio model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201012 (46%)
20115 (21%)
201212 (22%)
201334 (22%)
20147 (13%)
20155 (10%)
20164 (5%)
20173 (10%)
20185 (18%)
20193 (14%)
20201 (4%)
20210 (0%)
20220 (0%)
20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2013 Kia Rio owners reported airbag problems?: NHTSA shows 34 airbag complaints for the 2013 Kia Rio, which is 22% of all 153 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2013 Kia Rio airbags?: NHTSA data provided here lists no related recalls for the 2013 Kia Rio airbag complaints.
What is the typical mileage when airbag problems show up on the 2013 Kia Rio?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 77,000 miles.
What airbag issues do 2013 Kia Rio owners describe most?: Owners most often describe air bags failing to deploy in a crash and warning lights caused by a faulty clock spring or steering wheel sensor.
Were there any injuries linked to 2013 Kia Rio airbag complaints?: NHTSA data lists 7 crashes and 7 injuries associated with the 34 airbag complaints for this model year.