NHTSA Safety Recalls
Kia Rio Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2001 to 2022, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 19 model years (2001–2022) the Kia Rio has 27 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2003 with 3; the cleanest is 2022 with 1.
- Model years
- 19
- Total recalls
- 27
- Worst year
- 2003
- Cleanest year
- 2022
2001–2022
3 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kia Rio | 1 | |
| 2021 Kia Rio | 2 | |
| 2020 Kia Rio | 1 | |
| 2019 Kia Rio | 1 | |
| 2018 Kia Rio | 1 | |
| 2017 Kia Rio | 2 | |
| 2016 Kia Rio | 2 | |
| 2015 Kia Rio | 1 | |
| 2014 Kia Rio | 1 | |
| 2013 Kia Rio | 1 | |
| 2012 Kia Rio | 1 | |
| 2008 Kia Rio | 1 | |
| 2007 Kia Rio | 1 | |
| 2006 Kia Rio | 1 | |
| 2005 Kia Rio | 1 | |
| 2004 Kia Rio | 2 | |
| 2003 Kia Rio | 3 | |
| 2002 Kia Rio | 1 | |
| 2001 Kia Rio | 3 |
What gets recalled most on the Kia Rio
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE6
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY4
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH4
- CHILD SEAT3
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE3
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER2
- STEERING:COLUMN2
- WHEELS1
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
- SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.