Vehicle profile
2021 Kia Rio
Sedan · Compact Cars
Specifications
What's under the hood.
- Horsepower
- 120 hp
- Cylinders
- 4-cyl
- Displacement
- 1.6L
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Drive
- FWD
- Body class
- Compact Cars
- Doors
- 4
Federal recall campaigns
2 federal recall campaigns.
How this compares
- vs 2021 Compact Cars
- 1.25× the 1.6 campaigns averaged across that group (more than typical)
- Most-affected system
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC — 1 of 2 (50%)
Derived from the federal campaign record across 2021 vehicles in the same body class. Counts are of campaigns, not of faults found.
22V304000
STEERING:COLUMNKia 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.
Consequence: Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
2022-05-05
21V936000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDERKia 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.
Consequence: Reduced braking performance can cause longer brake pedal travel or extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers 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.
2021-12-01
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