Kia RIO Recall R/2004/109: Potential Fuel Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Aug 2004
- Launched
- 17,764
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2004/109
- DVSA reference
Kia recalled RIO vehicles built between 4 May 2000 and 31 March 2004. The possibility exists that the inlet nipple on the fuel distribution rail may crack. The recall notice describes the fix as: likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the distribution rail and the fuel supply pipe will be changed. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The possibility exists that the inlet nipple on the fuel distribution rail may crack. Should this occur the potential exists for a fuel leak additionally the risk of fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POTENTIAL FUEL LEAK Defect: The possibility exists that the inlet nipple on the fuel distribution rail may crack. Should this occur the potential exists for a fuel leak additionally the risk of fire. Remedy: Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the distribution rail and the fuel supply pipe will be changed.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: potential fuel leak.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the distribution rail and the fuel supply pipe will be changed.
Are You Affected?
RIO built between 4 May 2000 and 31 March 2004 may be included. Kia estimates 17,764 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Kia, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Kia.
- Book with any franchised Kia dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2004/109. See how to get a Kia recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
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| RIOChild locks on the rear doors may not operate | Book soon | R/2018/120 | |
| Carens, RIO, SedonaReprogramming of ABS ecm | Urgent | R/2003/162 | |
| EV6Kia EV6 HV battery cell misalignment | Urgent | R/2026/309 | |
| PicantoKia Picanto possible under bonnet fuel leak | Urgent | R/2026/251 | |
| NiroKia Niro HCA fuse replacement | Urgent | R/2025/059 |
This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2004/077 on 5 Jul 2004, for possible interference between power steering hose and brake pipe. The one launched after it was R/2004/158 on 8 Nov 2004, for alternator pulley may seize. You can also see every Kia recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/109, launched 16 August 2004. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.