| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V936000 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Notes | 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. |
| Component | STEERING:COLUMN |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kia Motors America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V304000 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Notes | 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. |
Data updated January 2023
2021 Kia Rio Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2021 Kia Rio have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2021 Kia Rio has atleast 2 recalls.Q: What are the 2021 Kia Rio recalls?
A: The 2021 Kia Rio recalls include: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER, STEERING:COLUMN.
A: Yes, the 2021 Kia Rio has atleast 2 recalls.Q: What are the 2021 Kia Rio recalls?
A: The 2021 Kia Rio recalls include: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER, STEERING:COLUMN.