Kia RIO recalls
NHTSA's records list 5 safety recalls covering the Kia RIO since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2012-2022. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Sept. 25, 2023. 1 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.
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2022 Kia RIO recalls 1
- Unsecured Steering Column
Component: steering. 30 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 Kia RIO recalls 2
- Unsecured Steering Column
Component: steering. 30 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Reduced Braking Performance
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 87 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Kia RIO recalls 1
- Reduced Braking Performance
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 87 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Kia RIO recalls 1
- Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 253,074 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Kia RIO recalls 1
- Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 253,074 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 Kia RIO recalls 2
- HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 319,436 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 Kia RIO recalls 2
- HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 319,436 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 Kia RIO recalls 1
- HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2014 Kia RIO recalls 1
- HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2013 Kia RIO recalls 1
- HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2012 Kia RIO recalls 1
- HECU May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,730,192 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.