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KIA Rio Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

27
Total Recalls
1.0
Avg per Year Above brand average (0.9)
28
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
0
2001
3 C
2002
1 D
2003
3 D
2004
2 D
2005
1 F
2006
1 F
2007
1 F
2008
1 F
2009
0
2010
0
2011
0
2012
1 C-
2013
1 C-
2014
1 C-
2015
1 C-
2016
2 C-
2017
2 C-
2018
1 F
2019
1 F
2020
1 D+
2021
2 B-
2022
1 C-
2023
0
2024
0
2025
0
2026
0
2027
0

Most Common Components

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
8
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
5
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
4
CHILD SEAT
3
AIR BAGS
3
STEERING
2
WHEELS
1
SEAT BELTS
1

Most Severe Recalls

Critical

STEERING:COLUMN — The steering column in your Kia Rio or Forte is the long rod that connects your steering wheel to the wheels. In some 2021-2022 models, a critical bolt that holds this column toget…

Critical

STEERING:COLUMN — Your vehicle may have a loose bolt in the steering column that could cause it to come loose and affect your steering.

Critical

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER — The brake master cylinder is the part that helps you press the brake pedal. In your 2020-2021 Kia Rio, the master cylinder might have sharp edges that can damage a small seal, caus…

Critical

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER — Your vehicle's brake master cylinder might have sharp edges that can damage its inner seal, affecting how well your brakes work.

Critical

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE — The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) is a critical part that helps your vehicle's brakes work properly. In certain Kia models from 2010-2019, this unit can malfunction and …

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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