Federal safety advisory

Park this vehicle outside and away from structures until the repair is completed.

Model year record

2013 Kia RIO

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 238 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V652000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Vehicles affected: 1,730,192
Reported to NHTSA: 2023-09-25
Owners notified: 2024-03-29

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Engine	59	70,000 mi
Air bags	34	74,000 mi
Electrical system	32	64,252 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	23	114,928 mi
Unknown or other	20	50,000 mi
Steering	12	9,215 mi
Service brakes	9	62,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	8	40,000 mi
Exterior lighting	6	55,000 mi
Power train	5	40,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	5	64,252 mi
Visibility/wiper	5	400 mi
Engine and engine cooling	3	2,700 mi
Seat belts	3	58,000 mi
Structure: body	3	89,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	2	157,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	1,900 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	1	22,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	1	70,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: fueling/charging door/hatch/port	1	—
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light	1	95,000 mi
Tires	1	25,000 mi
Visibility	1	70,000 mi
Wheels	1	55,000 mi

The 2012 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2014 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

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Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.