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10 Transport Canada safety recalls for the Kia Rio, model years 2001–2022. Tap any recall for the hazard, affected models, and corrective action.

Kia Rio — Brakes High risk

Sep 26, 2023 Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

On certain vehicles, the brake hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) could short circuit.

Also affects: Kia Borrego, Kia Cadenza, Kia Forte, Kia Forte Koup, Kia K900

Kia Rio — Structure High risk

Aug 28, 2023 Model years: 2016, 2017

On certain vehicles, a part in the trunk release latch could fail. If this happens, the emergency trunk release located inside the trunk compartment may not work properly. This cou

Also affects: Kia Optima

Kia Rio — Steering High risk

May 6, 2022 Model years: 2021, 2022

On a small number of vehicles, the bolt connecting the lower steering column universal joint may not have been properly tightened. If the bolt loosens, you could lose steering cont

Also affects: Kia Forte

Kia Rio — Brakes High risk

Dec 2, 2021 Model years: 2020, 2021

On certain vehicles, the brake master cylinder could fail and cause reduced braking. If this happens, the driver may experience increased brake pedal travel and a change in brake p

Kia Rio — Structure High risk

Aug 10, 2021 Model years: 2018, 2019

Issue: On certain vehicles, a part in the trunk release latch could fail. If this happens, the emergency trunk release located inside the trunk compartment may not work properly. T

Also affects: Kia Forte Koup, Kia Forte

Kia Rio — Label High risk

Aug 2, 2017 Model years: 2018

Certain vehicles may not comply with Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations. The compliance label may bear a printing error within the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) informatio

Kia Rio — Seats And Restraints High risk

Aug 28, 2006 Model years: 2003

On certain vehicles, the rear outboard seat belts Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may disengage when used with certain child seats. If this occurs the child seat will only be res

Kia Rio — Seats And Restraints High risk

Dec 28, 2005 Model years: 2003, 2004, 2005

Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 210.2. The child restraint fixture anchor may contact the rear seat back frame. This interference prevents the forwar

Kia Rio — Wheels High risk

May 20, 2005 Model years: 2001

Certain vehicle may have a manufacturing flaw that could cause the wheels to crack under long term driving fatigue. If cracks occur, wheel noise and vibration will result, becoming

Kia Rio — Fuel System High risk

Nov 12, 2003 Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

On certain vehicles, the fuel intake nipple of the fuel distributor is subject to fracture or cracking during removal of the quick connect coupling securing the main fuel tube asse

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