Known Recalls

Model year record

2020 Kia RIO

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 40 owner complaints on file.

Kia RIO, 2018–2023 generation
Pictured: the 2018–2023 generation. Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V936000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Vehicles affected
87
Reported to NHTSA
2021-12-01
Owners notified
2022-01-11

Defect description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Rio vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been manufactured with sharp edges that can damage the inner oil seal, resulting in reduced braking performance.

Safety risk

Reduced braking performance can cause longer brake pedal travel or extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 11, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC223.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Unknown or other8560 mi
Electrical system5—
Engine5300 mi
Power train528,000 mi
Steering4—
Service brakes3560 mi
Exterior lighting2—
Wheels2186 mi
Air bags1—
Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly15,000 mi
Seats1—
Suspension1—
Vehicle speed control1—
Visibility/wiper125 mi

The 2019 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2021 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Kia RIO model years

202320222021202020192018201720162015201420132012201120102009200820072006200520042003200220012000

All Kia RIO recalls by year

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.