2001 Kia RIO Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 223 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the tires of the 2001 Kia RIO, 3% of the 223 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased new tires around february 2007 from sears at the virginia center commons store location. Within three weeks between april and may of 2008 I experienced three flats. Two of the flats were on the same day within 2 hours of each other. I had the fourth one replaced at this time. All three flats were because of faulty valve stems. Recently I read about a 6 million recall of tr413 valve stems from tech international a distributor of shanghai baolong. I believe my problem is part of the recall which notified the clients but not the public. …”
NHTSA complaint #10232137, filed 2008-06, 83,659 miles“I have had my Kia for 3 years now (bought on april 24,2001), after only having it one year(april 25, 2002) my two front tires were shredded all the way to the metal. The dealer said that my tires were only covered for a year so I had to replace them, come to find out it was caused by the alignment that showed no sign of being off. Right after that the cooling fan shorted causing the engine to smoke and the car to be in the shop for 2 weeks because Kia couldn't order the right part. Soon after that both of my sunvisors broke to the point they are not usable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10078899, filed 2004-06, 9,000 miles“Deficient wheel bearing on Kia RIO. Recurring problems with the wheel bearings. The current wheel bearing problem was diagnosed as the tires. The noise still exists. The consumer requested reimbursement.”
NHTSA complaint #10097276, filed 2004-10, 15,000 miles“I bought my new Kia RIO in september of last year, its only 9 months old, and has 19,000 miles on it. The tires have worn to the steel on the inside edge only, no shimmy nor shake, that would make me think its an alignment problem. I called hankook the manufacturer of the tire, they told me to call Kia but said no warranty, Kia said the same, I am getting no where, the tires are supposed to be good until 36,000 miles.? Already I have to buy new tires and no percentage off from the manufacturer or dealer? …”
NHTSA complaint #746408, filed 2001-06“While being driven oncity roads right front tire blewout. After tires were rotated, a second tire blewout, same right front tire blewout while crossing a bridge. Please describe details.”
NHTSA complaint #8012666, filed 2002-06Tires: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Kia RIO
52 complaintsAir bags
33 complaintsWheels
31 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsSuspension
22 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
11 complaintsEquipment
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Kia RIO
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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