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SevereNHTSA·21V936000·Announced 2021-01-12

Kia Rio 2020–2021 brake master cylinder defect recall

Kia Motors recalls 2020–2021 Rio vehicles due to brake master cylinder manufacturing defects that can reduce braking performance. The defect may cause longer pedal travel and extended stopping distance, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This recall qualifies as Severe per the rubric criterion for structural vehicle defects. The brake master cylinder defect is a safety-critical component failure that can reduce braking performance and increase crash risk, though no injuries or deaths have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Kia Motors America is recalling certain 2020 and 2021 Kia Rio vehicles due to a brake master cylinder manufacturing defect. The brake master cylinder may have sharp edges that can damage the inner oil seal, resulting in reduced braking performance.

Affected owners may experience longer brake pedal travel or extended stopping distance, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall potentially affects 87 vehicles.

Owners should contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 to arrange a free brake master cylinder replacement. Kia began mailing owner notification letters on January 11, 2022. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
2020 KIA RIO
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
  • loss-of-braking
  • manufacturing-defect
  • crash-risk
Affected units
87

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • RIO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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