2008 Kia Rio5 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2008 Kia Rio5. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Tl* the contact owneda 2008 kia rio5. When the vehicle was shifted into park, it accelerated without warning.as a result, the tires spun and the vehicle accelerated forward and over a curb, slightly strikingthe front passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into a wall.theair bags failed…”
“Tl* the contact owneda 2008 kia rio5. When the vehicle was shifted into park, it accelerated without warning.as a result, the tires spun and the vehicle accelerated forward and over a curb, slightly strikingthe front passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into a wall.theair bags failed…”
“Was pulled over by local police who notified me that right parking light was 'stuck' on; not problem during day but when headlights used parking brake is also illuminated. Also noticed that dash warning light for passenger airbag is on regardless of whether anyone is in the seat or not. *js”
“Was pulled over by local police who notified me that right parking light was 'stuck' on; not problem during day but when headlights used parking brake is also illuminated. Also noticed that dash warning light for passenger airbag is on regardless of whether anyone is in the seat or not. *js”
“Tl* the contact owned a 2008 kia rio5. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact's husband crashed the vehicle into twenty bales of hay. There was a delay in the air bag deployment and the seat belts failed to provide restraint. The contact was airlifted and transported to a trauma hospital.…”
“Tl* the contact owned a 2008 kia rio5. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact's husband crashed the vehicle into twenty bales of hay. There was a delay in the air bag deployment and the seat belts failed to provide restraint. The contact was airlifted and transported to a trauma hospital.…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Kia Rio5 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.