2022 Kia Rio recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 Kia Rio; the most frequently affected component is steering — column. Owners filed 11 complaints, most often about unknown or other. Among the 21 model years of this model in the database, 2022 ranks #19 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints11

Crashes reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Steering — ColumnCampaign 22V304000 · 05 May 2022

Problem: 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.

Risk: Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC235.

What owners complain about

Share of the 11 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Unknown or other3 · 27%

Service brakes2 · 18%

Latches/locks/linkages2 · 18%

Forward collision avoidance1 · 9%

Back over prevention1 · 9%

Visibility/wiper1 · 9%

Steering1 · 9%

Fuel/propulsion system1 · 9%

When complaints were filed

20233

20243

20253

20262

From owner complaints

When traveling 60 mph and slowing to try to stop, brake pedal went all the way to the floor and vehicle would not brake. Had to engage emergency brake to stop vehicle during normal operation on multiple occasions. Once while stopped at a red light, vehicle was completely stopped, then the brake pedal lowered to the…
Service brakes · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

While attempting to raise the passenger side window slightly, the automatic window mechanism malfunctioned. Instead of stopping when lightly engaged, the window rolled all the way up and trapped my right wrist between the glass and the frame. When I pressed the window down button, the window continued to roll upward,…
Unknown or other · Aug 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

My ABS system goes in and out making my breaks really unsafe especially going downhill. Cruise control goes at whatever speed it wants. I set it for 73 on the interstate which has a speed limit of 70 and I look down and my car is SET to 73 BUT my actual gage is going up into the 80's! I use my cruise to keep me from…
Unknown or other · Aug 2026 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2022 Kia Rio. The contact stated that the rearview camera would intermittently turn on while driving at various speeds. The contact also stated that while in reverse(R), the camera would intermittently display a blank or distorted image. Recently, the contact stated that the rear-view camera had…
Back over prevention · Sep 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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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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