- Engine / equipment
- Kia Rio III (petrol and diesel)
- Period mentioned
- 2011–2017
- Symptoms
- A 1.4 CVVT chain that stretches early (knocking when cold or on load changes); a cracking 1.1 CRDi silencer; 1st or 3rd that will not engage and a clutch that gets heavy; central locking that does not lock every door; at the roadworthiness test, suspension, joints, lights and brakes; spark plugs (2012 and 2014).
- Possible cause described
- Recall (KBA): an airbag module with manufacturing deviations (warning light and possible failure in a crash) on cars from the 2016 model year; the software is updated or the module replaced.
- Check for the garage
- Listen to the chain when cold (1.4); check the airbag campaign by VIN; test every gear.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
KNOWN FAULT · Kia
1.4 CVVT chain, manual gearbox and campaigns on the Rio III
Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Listen to the chain when cold (1.4); check the airbag campaign by VIN; test every gear.
What are the symptoms?
A 1.4 CVVT chain that stretches early (knocking when cold or on load changes); a cracking 1.1 CRDi silencer; 1st or 3rd that will not engage and a clutch that gets heavy; central locking that does not lock every door; at the roadworthiness test, suspension, joints, lights and brakes; spark plugs (2012 and 2014).
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Kia
- Engine / equipment
- Kia Rio III (petrol and diesel)
- Period mentioned
- 2011–2017
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Kia Rio (III)2011–2017
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