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NHTSA model-year recall report

2002 Kia RIO Recalls

1 campaign in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

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Urgent advisories

Apr 9, 2004

Latest campaign date

At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is below the Kia RIO average of 1.4 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2002 Kia RIO recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 04V179000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery

Manufacturer: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

Reported Apr 9, 2004

What is recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE OF THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR IS SUBJECT TO FRACTURE OR CRACKING DURING REMOVAL OF THE QUICK CONNECT COUPLING SECURING THE MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLY TO THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE, OR WHEN FORCE IS ACCIDENTALLY APPLIED TO THE INTAKE NIPPLE DURING THE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY PROCESS OR DURING ENGINE COMPARTMENT REPAIRS.

Safety consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR AND MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 18, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Kia RIO model years

Compare campaign histories within the same model. Counts are descriptive, not a safety grade.

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2002 Kia RIO recall questions

How many recalls does the 2002 Kia RIO have?

This verified dataset contains 1 NHTSA campaign associated with the 2002 Kia RIO. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2002 Kia RIO?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology