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Kia Rio recalls by model year
NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns across the 2012 to 2022 Rio model years in our list. Pick a year to see each campaign and the free fix.
| Model year | Campaigns | Most recent part |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Rio recalls | 1 | Steering: column |
| 2021 Rio recalls | 2 | Steering: column |
| 2020 Rio recalls | 1 | Service brakes, hydraulic: master cylinder |
| 2019 Rio recalls | 1 | Latches/locks/linkages: latch |
| 2018 Rio recalls | 1 | Latches/locks/linkages: latch |
| 2017 Rio recalls | 2 | Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module |
| 2016 Rio recalls | 2 | Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module |
| 2015 Rio recalls | 1 | Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module |
| 2014 Rio recalls | 1 | Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module |
| 2013 Rio recalls | 1 | Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module |
| 2012 Rio recalls | 1 | Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module |
Parts that come up most
Across these years, the parts named most often in Rio campaigns are:
- Service brakes, hydraulic (8 campaigns)
- Latches/locks/linkages (4 campaigns)
- Steering (2 campaigns)
One campaign often covers several model years, so the same recall can appear under more than one year. Your VIN tells you which ones apply to your car.
More: all Kia recalls.
Kia Rio recall questions
Which Kia Rio year has the most recalls?
Of the model years we list, the 2021 Rio has the most, with 2 campaigns. Many campaigns cover several model years, so the same recall can show on more than one page.
Should I avoid a Kia Rio with recalls?
Not by itself. Recalls are fixed free, and a car with a completed recall is no worse off. Check the VIN of the exact car before you buy.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Not a repair shop, estimates only.