Known Recalls

Model year record

2022 Kia RIO

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 22 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V304000

Steering: column

Component
Steering: column
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Vehicles affected
30
Reported to NHTSA
2022-05-05
Owners notified
2022-05-27

Defect description

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.

Safety risk

Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC235.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Unknown or other5—
Service brakes3—
Back over prevention272,000 mi
Engine2—
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control2—
Latches/locks/linkages269,000 mi
Exterior lighting1—
Fuel/propulsion system1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Steering1—
Structure: body1—
Visibility/wiper1—

The 2021 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2023 model has roughly the same number of 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.