2002 Kia Rio airbags problems
The 2002 Kia Rio has 21 airbags complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
21
Airbags complaints
12%
Share of year
19
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Airbags complaints by year
What owners report
“DT:THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN TWO ACCIDENTS. UPON IMPACT, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE FIRST ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON FEBRUARY OF 2003 WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 45 MPH. SHE WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT DURING THE ACCIDENT. THIS WAS A FRONTAL IMPACT. THE SECOND ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON SEPTEMBER 19,…”
Common questions
How many airbags complaints does the 2002 Kia Rio have?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the 2002 Kia Rio airbags — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.