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2014 Kia RIO Brakes Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
19%of 52 total for the year
Median mileage
75,681miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 Kia RIO, 19% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,681 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Was having an engine light problem, ended up having the catalytic converter replaced under warranty. Now I am being told that my front brakes are like new and my rear brakes need to be replaced? I asked how this could happen and I was told it is odd and not likely but I needed to replace them. There has to be a malfunction form y back brakes to wear down and not have the front wear down at all”

NHTSA complaint #10927382, filed 2016-11, 81,000 miles

“Unresponsive braking and airbags have not deployed in two separate collisions where I ran into the back of another vehicle that was stopped on city streets where I was driving 25 MPH in the first collision and 35 MPH in the second.”

NHTSA complaint #10950245, filed 2017-02, 35,000 miles

“Manual transmission so I set the parking brake whenever turning off the engine. Brakes stick due to rust whenever it sits a long time or when it gets wet due to heavy rain or snow. Vehicle is parked. This happens often. Dealer can clean and oil brake but cannot keep this from happening.”

NHTSA complaint #11012202, filed 2017-08, 14,000 miles

“The contact owned a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). After the recall remedy was completed, the dealer provided documentation indicating that engine rods #3 and #4 were failing and could soon cause the engine to explode if not immediately repaired. Approximately 2 weeks later while the daughter was driving at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle began to decelerate and emit smoke from underneath the hood. …”

NHTSA complaint #11592161, filed 2024-06, 133,223 miles

“The contact owns a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after inflating the tires, the ABS warning light disappeared and then later reappeared. …”

NHTSA complaint #11560644, filed 2023-12, 60,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022217%
2021320%
2020311%
201915%
201814%
2017723%
20161823%
20151223%
20141019%
20133020%
2012611%
2011417%
2010415%
200925%
2008511%
2007817%
200634%
200513%
2004411%
20031318%
20022016%
2001178%

Other parts of the 2014 Kia RIO

Engine
24 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Kia RIO

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology