Component Record

Kia RIO 2001 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

26 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 2001 Kia RIO - 12% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage26 complaints

26 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

03V352000Reported September 24, 2003 - 57,340 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on September 24, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 57,340 vehicles across all affected models.

04V179000Reported April 9, 2004 - 187,790 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on April 9, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 187,790 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine56 Air Bags33 Power Train31 Wheels31 Electrical System31 Suspension23

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.