Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder

NHTSA recall 21V936000 · announced December 1, 2021 · filed by Kia Motors America · 87 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

Reduced braking performance can cause longer brake pedal travel or extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2020 Kia Rio
• 2021 Kia Rio

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.