2014 Kia Rio recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 Kia Rio; the most frequently affected component is service brakes, hydraulic — control unit/module. Owners filed 52 complaints, most often about engine. 1 recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Among the 21 model years of this model in the database, 2014 ranks #14 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints52

Do-not-drive / park-outside1

Crashes reported3in stored complaints

Fires reported7in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Service brakes, hydraulic — Control unit/moduleCampaign 23V652000 · 25 Sep 2023

Park outside — fire risk

Problem: Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Borrego, 2014-2016 Cadenza, 2010-2013 Forte, Forte Koup, Sportage, 2015-2018 K900, 2011-2015 Optima, 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid, Soul, 2012-2017 Rio, 2011-2014 Sorento, and 2010-2011 Rondo vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the HECU fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 14, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2024 through June 18, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC284.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine21 · 52%

Service brakes10 · 25%

Hydraulic7 · 18%

Unknown or other6 · 15%

Power train4 · 10%

Air bags4 · 10%

Structure4 · 10%

Electrical system3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

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20202

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202310

20244

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20262

From owner complaints

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, she noticed a burning odor and the check engine warning light illuminated. The…
Service brakes · Dec 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated…
Service brakes · Dec 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2014 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact…
Service brakes · May 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

Was having an engine light problem, ended up having the catalytic converter replaced under warranty. Now i am being told that my front brakes are like new and my rear brakes need to be replaced? I asked how this could happen and i was told it is odd and not likely but i needed to replace them. There has to be a…
Unknown or other · Nov 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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