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Year · Make · Model

2021 KIA RIO

What the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration knows about this vehicle: every recall, every consumer complaint, every defect investigation, every NCAP crash test. Sourced directly from NHTSA data feeds.

2
Open recalls
15
NHTSA complaints
0
Defect investigations
56
Service bulletins

NCAP safety

Overall
Not rated
Frontal
Not rated
Side
Not rated
Rollover
Not rated

Consumer complaints

15 filed
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries reported
0
Fatalities reported

What people complain about

  • Unknown OR Other
    6
  • Steering
    4
  • Service Brakes
    3
  • Power Train
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • FUEL/PROPULSION System
    1
  • Seat Belts
    1
  • Electrical System
    1

Recalls

2 campaigns
22V304000·STEERING:COLUMN2022-05-05

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.

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

FixDealers 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.

21V936000·SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER2021-12-01

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.

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

FixDealers 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.

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