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Kia Rio: recalls and fuel economy
5recall campaigns (model years 2010+)
0with a "do not drive" advisory
1with a "park outside" advisory
Counts come from NHTSA's recall file and include every version NHTSA lists under this model family (see how we group models). To see whether your car still needs a repair, check its VIN or use NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Recall campaigns by model year
20121
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20141
20151
20162
20172
20181
20191
20201
20212
20221
Recalls by component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Latches/Locks/Linkages2
Steering1
EPA fuel economy and yearly fuel cost
| Model year | Fuel | Combined | EPA yearly fuel cost | Versions |
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| 2010 | Regular Gasoline | 30–31 MPG | $2,150–$2,250 | 2 |
| 2011 | Regular Gasoline | 30 MPG | $2,250 | 2 |
| 2012 | Regular Gasoline | 31–32 MPG | $2,100–$2,150 | 2 |
| 2013 | Regular Gasoline | 31–32 MPG | $2,100–$2,150 | 3 |
| 2014 | Regular Gasoline | 30–31 MPG | $2,150–$2,250 | 3 |
| 2015 | Regular Gasoline | 30–31 MPG | $2,150–$2,250 | 3 |
| 2016 | Regular Gasoline | 30–31 MPG | $2,150–$2,250 | 3 |
| 2017 | Regular Gasoline | 30–31 MPG | $2,150–$2,250 | 3 |
| 2018 | Regular Gasoline | 32 MPG | $2,100 | 2 |
| 2019 | Regular Gasoline | 32 MPG | $2,100 | 2 |
| 2020 | Regular Gasoline | 36 MPG | $1,850 | 1 |
| 2021 | Regular Gasoline | 36 MPG | $1,850 | 1 |
| 2022 | Regular Gasoline | 36 MPG | $1,850 | 1 |
| 2023 | Regular Gasoline | 36 MPG | $1,850 | 1 |
Ranges cover the engine, drivetrain and trim versions EPA rates for that year. Yearly fuel cost is EPA's own estimate, based on 15,000 miles a year and EPA's projected fuel price; your cost will differ.
All recall campaigns, newest first
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · about 1,730,192 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an…
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk,…
Latches/Locks/Linkages · about 319,436 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
Risk: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch base subassembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is…
Steering · about 30 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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.
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…
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · about 87 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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.
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.
Latches/Locks/Linkages · about 253,074 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…
Risk: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is…
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