2013 Kia RIO Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 22%of 153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 Kia RIO, 22% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The air bag warning light is on. The dealership states this means the air bag will not deploy in an accident. Kia has extended the warranty for the clock spring but the dealership refuses to fix because it has not been recalled. This is placing me and my family in danger of being seriously injured or killed if in an accident”
NHTSA complaint #11374939, filed 2020-11, 120,000 miles“My airbag light came on then went off, it stays on now. Kia tells me the clock spring shorted out. No idea why! They tell me I need a new airbag and clock spring. Drivers side. The code is b134600. The price $1037.47 + tax !! That's 2 hours labor. They told me it won't pass inspection without being fixed. Help-not sure what to do. I was driving when the light came on.”
NHTSA complaint #11132215, filed 2018-09, 74,000 miles“The clock spring light came on the car is now having issues with the steering. I was told by Kia dealership that this is a known problem for my car and that it needs to be replaced due to safety of driving since it effects the airbag. If it get stopped I can get a ticket for the light being on.”
NHTSA complaint #11331106, filed 2020-06, 11 miles“Air bag light randomly came on. It will periodically come off, but it always comes back on. This is not only extremely frustrating, but also extremely dangerous. It is a shame that Kia is yet to address this issue. I have taken my car to several mechanics and none of them can figure out what the issue is.”
NHTSA complaint #11233960, filed 2019-07, 86,000 miles“Bought car used in november of 2020 from a used car lot made note of airbag light on and no horn they said they will scan it and they did said it was the clock spring and they were gonna order one. Never got it about a month later called local Kia dealership they said my car does not have a recall for airbags and did not fix it when I had them look at it. Very serious issue and can be deadly as I have no horn or airbag to protect me if I get into an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11396175, filed 2021-02, 162,236 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10189271Mar 11, 2021TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CLOCKSPRING REPLACEMENT FOR AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON - DTC B1346/B1481 - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised…
- 10184998Dec 3, 2020TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CLOCKSPRING REPLACEMENT FOR AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON â DTC B1346/B1481 - This bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the…
- 10182044Oct 16, 2020WTY017: REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT - This document is the request for reimbursement form for 2012-2013 MY Kia Rio vehicle owners to submit to Kia in the event they have already…
- 10182041Oct 16, 2020WARRANTY EXTENSION - NOTICE TO RIO OWNERS - This document is notice to the owners of the 2012-2013 MY Kia Rio vehicles of the warranty extension on the driver's front airbag…
- 10182040Oct 14, 2020WARRANTY EXTENSION: QA - This document is the frequently asked question and answer document for the warranty extension (WTY017) on the driver's front airbag clock spring assembly…
- 10182038Oct 14, 2020WARRANTY EXTENSION - NOTICE TO DEALER PARTS AND SERVICE MANAGERS - This document is notice to the dealer parts and service managers of the warranty extension on the driver's…
- 10182036Oct 14, 2020WARRANTY EXTENSION - NOTICE TO DEALER PRINCIPALS - This document is notice to the dealer principals of the warranty extension on the driver's front airbag clock spring assembly…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 3 | 14% |
| 2018 | 5 | 18% |
| 2017 | 3 | 10% |
| 2016 | 5 | 6% |
| 2015 | 5 | 10% |
| 2014 | 7 | 13% |
| 2013 | 34 | 22% |
| 2012 | 12 | 22% |
| 2011 | 5 | 21% |
| 2010 | 12 | 46% |
| 2009 | 17 | 44% |
| 2008 | 27 | 59% |
| 2007 | 21 | 46% |
| 2006 | 50 | 68% |
| 2005 | 4 | 11% |
| 2004 | 3 | 8% |
| 2003 | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 | 21 | 16% |
| 2001 | 33 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2013 Kia RIO
53 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Kia RIO
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology