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2021 Kia Rio recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Kia Rio. The most recent was reported on May 5, 2022. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: RIO.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Kia Rio, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
22V304000May 5, 2022Steering › Column
21V936000December 1, 2021Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder

Systems involved: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Steering (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 22V304000Manufacturer no. SC235

Steering › Column

Report received by NHTSA
May 5, 2022
Owner notification
May 27, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
30 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
RIO

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V304000, filed by Kia Motors America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V936000Manufacturer no. SC223

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder

Report received by NHTSA
December 1, 2021
Owner notification
January 11, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
87 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
RIO

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V936000, filed by Kia Motors America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: May 6, 2022.