KIA Rio recalls
6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.
6recalls on file
6with a remedy available
1do-not-drive / park-outside
Sep 2023latest recall
Brakes & stability 2Body & latches 2Steering & suspension 1Air bags 1
This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.
Recalls by model year
Latest recalls
23V652000 · KIA America, Inc.Service Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire…Park outsideBrakes & stabilityFree replacement1.7MunitsSep 2023
23V594000 · KIA America, Inc.Latches/locks/linkages recallThe trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside.Body & latchesFree replacement319KunitsAug 2023
22V304000 · KIA Motors AmericaSteering recallA bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack…Steering & suspensionFree repair30unitsMay 202221V936000 · KIA Motors AmericaService Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe brake master cylinder may have been manufactured with sharp edges that can damage the inner oil seal, resulting in reduced…Brakes & stabilityFree replacement87unitsDec 202121V622000 · KIA Motors AmericaLatches/locks/linkages recallThe trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside.Body & latchesFree replacement253KunitsAug 2021
12V244000 · KIA Motors CorporationAir Bags recallThe front passenger seat occupant sensor mat can experience fatigue cracking. if sufficient cracking occurs, the occupant…Air bagsFree replacement73KunitsMay 2012