2021 Kia Rio Recalls, Fuel Economy and Costs

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Trim	City	Highway	Combined
FWD	7.2	6.0	6.7 L/100 km

Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.

Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.

Steering Transport Canada 2022238 · May 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 control.
Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Brakes Transport Canada 2021730 · Dec 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 pedal feel (soft or low pedal).
Official recall page (opens in a new tab)

Show 2 U.S. recalls

U.S. recalls (NHTSA) with no Transport Canada record. They may not cover vehicles sold in Canada; check your VIN.

Steering: column NHTSA (U.S.) 22V304000 · May 2022
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder NHTSA (U.S.) 21V936000 · Dec 2021
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.
Official recall page (opens in a new tab)

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.

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