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KNADM5A37D6885535

2013 KIA Rio LX

Decoded via the official NHTSA Vehicle Identification Number database. Permanent shareable link.

Year

2013

Make

KIA

Model

Rio

Trim

LX

Body Style

Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback

Drive Type

—

Engine

1.6L

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Transmission

—

Plant

SOHARI, SOUTH KOREA

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Manufacturer

KIA CORPORATION

Owner Complaints

153 filed Get Report →

Service Bulletins

131 on file Get Report →

Market Value

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Safety

1 open recall →

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Open Recalls for This Vehicle

23V652000PARK OUTSIDE

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Known Issues — Factory Service Bulletins

The manufacturer has filed 131 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2013 KIA Rio — factory-acknowledged issues with documented fixes, distinct from recalls. Top areas:

Electrical System · 63Equipment · 34Structure · 23Engine · 18Steering · 16Engine And Engine Cooling · 13

TSB_CS2312_R1 — TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of t

CS2311_OWNR_PC201 — CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: POSTCARD OWNER RENOTIFICATION (CS2311) - This document is the owner renotification advising that Kia is conducting Customer Satisfaction Campaign. Kia has developed a new zinc-reinforced i

TSB_CS2312 — TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: THEFT DETERRENT IGNITION CYLINDER PROTECTOR AND DECAL INSTALLATION (CS2312) - This bulletin provides information to install a Theft Deterrent Ignition Cylinder Protector

Owner-Reported Problems (NHTSA)

Owners have filed 153 complaints with the federal government (NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation) about the 2013 KIA Rio. Complaints are owner-reported issues — unlike recalls, they are not manufacturer-acknowledged defects, but they show where this model-year has real-world trouble spots.

Engine · 53Air Bags · 34Service Brakes · 30Electrical System · 27Hydraulic · 21Unknown Or Other · 19

About This VIN

VIN KNADM5A37D6885535 identifies a 2013 KIA Rio LX hatchback/liftback/notchback. The first three characters (KNA) form the World Manufacturer Identifier — encoding country, manufacturer, and vehicle type. Characters 4-8 (DM5A3) describe the model, body, and engine. The 9th character (7) is the check digit. Position 10 (D) encodes the model year (2013). Position 11 (6) is the plant code — this vehicle was assembled in SOHARI, SOUTH KOREA. The final six characters (885535) are the unique sequential production number.

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