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  Safety Recalls of KIA RIO Vehicles

There have been 10 safety recalls for the KIA RIO. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the KIA RIO.

NHTSA Recall #: 23V652000; Sep. 25, 2023

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

Recalled Vehicles: 2010 KIA Borrego, 2011 KIA Borrego, 2012 KIA Borrego, 2013 KIA Borrego, 2014 KIA Borrego, 2015 KIA Borrego, 2016 KIA Borrego, 2017 KIA Borrego, 2018 KIA Borrego, 2019 KIA Borrego, 2014 KIA Cadenza, 2015 KIA Cadenza, 2016 KIA Cadenza, 2010 KIA Forte, 2011 KIA Forte, 2012 KIA Forte, 2013 KIA Forte, 2010 KIA Forte Koup, 2011 KIA Forte Koup, 2012 KIA Forte Koup, 2013 KIA Forte Koup, 2015 KIA K900, 2016 KIA K900, 2017 KIA K900, 2018 KIA K900, 2011 KIA Optima, 2012 KIA Optima, 2013 KIA Optima, 2014 KIA Optima, 2015 KIA Optima, 2011 KIA Optima Hybrid, 2012 KIA Optima Hybrid, 2013 KIA Optima Hybrid, 2012 KIA RIO, 2013 KIA RIO, 2014 KIA RIO, 2015 KIA RIO, 2016 KIA RIO, 2017 KIA RIO, 2010 KIA Rondo, 2011 KIA Rondo, 2011 KIA Sorento, 2012 KIA Sorento, 2013 KIA Sorento, 2014 KIA Sorento, 2011 KIA Soul, 2012 KIA Soul, 2013 KIA Soul, 2010 KIA Sportage, 2011 KIA Sportage, 2012 KIA Sportage, 2013 KIA Sportage
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 22V304000; May. 5, 2022

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

Recalled Vehicles: 2021 KIA Forte, 2022 KIA Forte, 2021 KIA RIO, 2022 KIA RIO
Component: STEERING:COLUMN
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 21V936000; Dec. 1, 2021

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

Recalled Vehicles: 2020 KIA RIO, 2021 KIA RIO
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 21V622000; Aug. 9, 2021

a person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 2016 KIA Forte, 2017 KIA Forte, 2018 KIA Forte, 2018 KIA RIO, 2019 KIA RIO
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Recall Summary: kia motors america (kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 forte, forte koup, and 2018-2019 rio vehicles. the trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 12V244000; May. 31, 2012

Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.

Recalled Vehicles: 2006 KIA RIO, 2007 KIA RIO, 2008 KIA RIO
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
Recall Summary: Kia is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 rio vehicles, manufactured from February 20, 2005, through December 9, 2007. The front passenger seat occupant sensor mat can experience fatigue cracking. If sufficient cracking occurs, the occupant classification system (OCS) will cease to function ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of KIA RIO Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Sep. 25, 2023   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module 1,730,192
May. 5, 2022   Steering:column 30
Dec. 1, 2021   Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 87
Aug. 9, 2021   Latches/locks/linkages:trunk Lid:latch 253,074
May. 31, 2012   Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module 72,568
Aug. 4, 2006   Seat Belts:rear 32,257
Dec. 12, 2005   Child Seat 90,865
Apr. 20, 2005   Wheel 24,119
Apr. 9, 2004   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery 187,790
Sep. 24, 2003   Gasoline Fuel System 57,340


Table 2. Recall Statistics of KIA RIO Model Years

Model# Recalls
2022 KIA RIO 1
2021 KIA RIO 2
2020 KIA RIO 1
2019 KIA RIO 1
2018 KIA RIO 1
2017 KIA RIO 1
2016 KIA RIO 1
2015 KIA RIO 1
2014 KIA RIO 1
2013 KIA RIO 1
2012 KIA RIO 1
2008 KIA RIO 1
2007 KIA RIO 1
2006 KIA RIO 1
2005 KIA RIO 1
2004 KIA RIO 2
2003 KIA RIO 3
2002 KIA RIO 1
2001 KIA RIO 3