The Lemon IndexKia Rio recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2001–2023 Kia Rio, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Park-it warnings 1
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Brakes · recall issued Sep 2023 · model years 2012–2017 Park outside
The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
1,730,192 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V652000
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- Brakes · recall issued Sep 2023 · model years 2012–2017 Park outside
The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
1,730,192 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V652000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Aug 2023 · model years 2016–2017
The trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside.
319,436 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V594000
- Steering · recall issued May 2022 · model years 2021–2022
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.
30 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V304000
- Brakes · recall issued Dec 2021 · model years 2020–2021
The brake master cylinder may have been manufactured with sharp edges that can damage the inner oil seal, resulting in reduced braking performance.
87 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V936000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Aug 2021 · model years 2018–2019
The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside.
253,074 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V622000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2012 · model years 2006–2008
KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2008 RIO VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 20, 2005, THROUGH DECEMBER 9, 2007.
72,568 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V244000
- Seat belts · recall issued Aug 2006 · model year 2003
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." WHEN USED WITH CERTAIN CHILD SEATS, THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR (ALR) FUN…
- Child seat · recall issued Dec 2005 · model years 2003–2005
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, 'CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS.' CERTAIN CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORS WILL NOT FULLY LATCH ONTO THE LOWER LA…
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- Wheels · recall issued Apr 2005 · model year 2001
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MANUFACTURING FLAW THAT COULD CAUSE THE WHEELS TO CRACK UNDER LONG TERM DRIVING FATIGUE.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Apr 2004 · model years 2001–2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE OF THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR IS SUBJECT TO FRACTURE OR CRACKING DURING REMOVAL OF THE QUICK CONNECT COUPLING SECURING THE MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLY TO THE FUEL INTAKE NIPPLE…
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Sep 2003 · model year 2001
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, FUEL LEAKS MAY DEVELOP AT THE FUEL DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY BECAUSE OF QUALITY DEVIATIONS.
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Rio?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Kia Rio have?
11 recall campaigns across model years 2001–2023, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 27.
Which Kia Rio year has the most recalls?
The 2003, with 3 campaigns. 2001: 3, 2021: 2, 2017: 2.
What are most Kia Rio recalls about?
Brakes: 2 of the 11 campaigns. Then fuel system, gasoline (2) and latches/locks/linkages (2).
What is the newest Kia Rio recall?
Brakes, filed Sep 2023 (NHTSA 23V652000): The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
What is the biggest Kia Rio recall?
NHTSA 23V652000 (brakes, Sep 2023) covers 1,730,192 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
How do I check if my Kia Rio has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Kia dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Kia Rio: problems and best years · All Kia recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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