Kia RIO recalls
DVSA has published 3 safety recalls that name the Kia RIO since 2003, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 22,702 UK vehicles of this model.
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All Kia RIO recalls, newest first
RIO · child locks on the rear doors may not operate
11 May 2018 · R/2018/120
On some Rio models the child locks on the rear doors may not operate; this is caused by the incorrect length release lever cable being installed.
Fix: Replacement cable of correct length will be fitted to affected vehicles.
2,300 vehicles · built 10 Apr 2017 to 5 Jun 2017
RIO · potential fuel leak
16 Aug 2004 · R/2004/109
The possibility exists that the inlet nipple on the fuel distribution rail may crack. Should this occur the potential exists for a fuel leak additionally the risk of fire.
Fix: Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled at which time the distribution rail and the fuel supply pipe will be changed.
17,764 vehicles · built 4 May 2000 to 31 Mar 2004
CARENS, RIO, SEDONA · reprogramming of abs ecm
10 Nov 2003 · R/2003/162
An ABS programming error could cause reduced braking force at speeds under 40 kmh
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and reprogramme ABSECM and RDM data
2,638 vehicles · built 27 Nov 2002 to 19 Mar 2003
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Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.