One problem related to brake drum shoes/linings has been reported for the 2003 Kia Motor RIO. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Kia Motor RIO based on all problems reported for the 2003 RIO.
While pulling out of a parking lot consumer hit the brake pedal and the brakes grabbed abruptly. When she tried to move the brakes they grabbed again. Vehicle was taken to the repair shop three times with no change in condition. She was told that with the least accumulation of moisture from the pads getting wet brakes would grab. This problem was due to the pads no longer containing asbestos. The brakes grabbed excessively, especially when the climate was rainy or foggy. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.
| Service Brakes problems | |
| Brake Disc Pads problems | |
| Brake Electric Antilock problems | |
| Brake Drum Shoes/linings problems | |
| Brake Disc Caliper problems | |
| Brake Disc Rotor problems | |
| Brake Light On problems |