MYRModel Year Report

2007 Kia RIO

● Typical for this model
2007 Kia RIO
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:45:07.416Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
46
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

46% of complaints

Complaints per year

2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 223 complaints 2002: 128 complaints 2003: 74 complaints 2003 2004: 38 complaints 2005: 37 complaints 2006: 74 complaints 2007: 46 complaints 2007 46 2008: 46 complaints 2009: 39 complaints 2010: 26 complaints 2011: 24 complaints 2012: 54 complaints 2012 2013: 153 complaints 2014: 52 complaints 2015: 52 complaints 2015 2016: 79 complaints 2017: 31 complaints 2018: 28 complaints 2018 2019: 22 complaints 2020: 27 complaints 2021: 15 complaints 2021 2022: 12 complaints 2023: 12 complaints
2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 223 complaints 2002: 128 complaints 2002 2003: 74 complaints 2004: 38 complaints 2004 2005: 37 complaints 2006: 74 complaints 2007: 46 complaints 2007 46 2008: 46 complaints 2009: 39 complaints 2010: 26 complaints 2010 2011: 24 complaints 2012: 54 complaints 2012 2013: 153 complaints 2014: 52 complaints 2014 2015: 52 complaints 2016: 79 complaints 2016 2017: 31 complaints 2018: 28 complaints 2018 2019: 22 complaints 2020: 27 complaints 2020 2021: 15 complaints 2022: 12 complaints 2022 2023: 12 complaints
2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 223 complaints 2001 2002: 128 complaints 2002 2003: 74 complaints 2003 2004: 38 complaints 2004 2005: 37 complaints 2005 2006: 74 complaints 2006 2007: 46 complaints 2007 46 2008: 46 complaints 2008 2009: 39 complaints 2009 2010: 26 complaints 2010 2011: 24 complaints 2011 2012: 54 complaints 2012 2013: 153 complaints 2013 2014: 52 complaints 2014 2015: 52 complaints 2015 2016: 79 complaints 2016 2017: 31 complaints 2017 2018: 28 complaints 2018 2019: 22 complaints 2019 2020: 27 complaints 2020 2021: 15 complaints 2021 2022: 12 complaints 2022 2023: 12 complaints 2023

2007: 46 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20003
2001223
2002128
200374
200438
200537
200674
200746
200846
200939
201026
201124
201254
2013153
201452
201552
201679
201731
201828
201922
202027
202115
202212
202312

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

46% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Kia RIO. While the contact's daughter was driving at an unknown speed, she attempted to apply the brakes, but applied the accelerator pedal by mistake.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-08

Truck stopped at stop sign raining at the time 1304 pm got on brakes to slow down and stop and rain wet roads made the car slide into the trailer hitch of the tall 4X4 truck air bags did not go off on the RIO car hit center on the front bumper over...

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-12-02

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Kia RIO. While driving 50 MPH, the contact applied the brakes many times, but the vehicle would not stop. Finally, the brakes locked up and the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-09-22

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Electrical system

20% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

FIRE
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Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Kia RIO. While driving 40 MPH, the check engine light began blinking. The following day, the check engine light illuminated permanently.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-05-15

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Kia RIO. The contact stated that the instrument panel failed to function properly. Rally Kia (438 auto vista dr, palmdale, ca 93551, (818) 492-3800) was unable to provide a solution to repair the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-05

Service brakes

17% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Kia RIO. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH and depressing the brakes, the brakes abnormally traveled to the floorboard.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-12-27

Seats

7% · 3 reports

Power train

7% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing constant velocity joint and automatic transmission.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2012-07-26Air bags12V244000 Kia is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RIO vehicles, manufactured from February 20, 2005, through December 9, 2007. The front passenger seat occupant sensor mat can experience fatigue cracking.

    Remedy: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ocs seat sensor mat, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2012. Owners may contact Kia consumer assistance center at 1-800-333-4542.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Kia RIO — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 21 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 12V244000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Kia RIO reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Kia RIO is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Kia RIO?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Kia RIO have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.