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KIA Rio Recall Statistics

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

11
Total Recalls
0.4
Avg per Year Above brand average (0.3)
28
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

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

Most Common Components

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

Most Severe Recalls

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 — 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 — Your vehicle's brake control unit might short circuit, which can cause a fire in the engine compartment while you're driving or parked.

High Priority

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE — Your vehicle's front passenger seat sensor mat may crack and stop working, which can cause the airbag to deploy incorrectly.

High Priority

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER — Your vehicle's rear seat belts may not work properly with certain child seats, which could cause the safety lock to release unexpectedly.

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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