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2016 KIA Rio

2 recalls Risk Grade: C- Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #23V652000 Plain English
Component

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

Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
What Happened
The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) in your vehicle is a critical safety system that helps control your brakes. It's like a computer that monitors and controls your brake system. In some 2010-2019 Kia models, this computer can experience an electrical short, causing a fire in the engine compartment while you're driving or parked.
Risk if Unfixed
If the HECU fails, it could cause a fire in the engine compartment while you're driving or parked. This increases the risk of serious injury, including burns, smoke inhalation, or other harm.
Free Fix
Your Kia dealer will replace the HECU fuse at no cost to you. This will ensure your vehicle's brake system is safe and reliable. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to avoid any risk of a fire.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Under Review #23V594000 Plain English
Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's trunk latch base may crack, making it hard to open the trunk from the inside.
Risk if Unfixed
If the trunk latch breaks, you might get trapped inside and risk injury.
Free Fix
Kia will replace the trunk latch base for free, and you'll be notified when it's time to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the trunk latch base subassembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC278.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 recall

Other KIA Rio Years

2022
1 recall
2021
2 recalls
2020
1 recall
2019
1 recall
2018
1 recall
2017
2 recalls
2015
1 recall
2014
1 recall
2013
1 recall
2012
1 recall
2008
1 recall
2007
1 recall
2006
1 recall
2005
1 recall
2004
2 recalls
2003
3 recalls
2002
1 recall
2001
3 recalls

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