Model year record

2020 Kia RIO

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 49 owner complaints on file.

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.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Unknown or other	10	560 mi
Electrical system	8	—
Power train	7	28,000 mi
Engine	5	300 mi
Service brakes	4	560 mi
Steering	4	—
Exterior lighting	2	—
Seats	2	—
Wheels	2	186 mi
Air bags	1	—
Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly	1	5,000 mi
Suspension	1	—
Vehicle speed control	1	—
Visibility/wiper	1	25 mi

The 2019 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2021 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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.