Recall 21V936000: 2020–2021 Kia RIO

Report received

Dec 1, 2021

Manufacturer

Kia Motors America

Potentially affected

87vehicles

Model years

2020–2021

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2020 Kia RIO27 complaints
• 2021 Kia RIO15 complaints