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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

2021 Kia RIO recalls 2

  • Reported May 5, 2022
    Unsecured Steering Column

    Component: steering. 30 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

  • Reported Dec. 1, 2021
    Reduced Braking Performance

    Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 87 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2020 Kia RIO recalls 1

  • Reported Dec. 1, 2021
    Reduced Braking Performance

    Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 87 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.

2019 Kia RIO recalls 1

2018 Kia RIO recalls 1

2017 Kia RIO recalls 2

2016 Kia RIO recalls 2

2015 Kia RIO recalls 1

2014 Kia RIO recalls 1

2013 Kia RIO recalls 1

2012 Kia RIO recalls 1

Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.