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Buying a used 2021 Kia RIO? Check these 2 recalls first

2 NHTSA recalls · 15 owner complaints on file

Both open recalls on the 2021 Rio involve control systems: a critical steering column bolt that may loosen, and a brake master cylinder that can lose braking power. Neither is flagged stop-driving or park-outside. The 15 unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA echo those same areas — steering (4) and service brakes (3) are among the top categories — and two crashes are recorded, with no fires or injuries.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Confirm the steering column bolt recall was performed, by VIN
3. Confirm the brake master cylinder recall remedy was completed
4. On a test drive, note steering play or a soft, sinking brake pedal
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Kia dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2021 Kia RIO

What owners have reported to NHTSA

15 complaints filed for this model year, including 2 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

Other model years

• All RIO recalls