Recalls ·2015 Kia Rio Eco

2015 Kia Rio Eco recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Kia Rio Eco; the most frequently affected component is service brakes, hydraulic — control unit/module. Owners filed 40 complaints, most often about engine. 1 recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Among the 4 model years of this model in the database, 2015 ranks #2 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints40
Do-not-drive / park-outside1
Crashes reported1in stored complaints
Fires reported8in 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 brakes11 · 28%
Hydraulic9 · 22%
Electrical system6 · 15%
Unknown or other4 · 10%
Engine and engine cooling3 · 8%
Vehicle speed control2 · 5%
Fuel/propulsion system1 · 2%

When complaints were filed

201915
20212
20222
20238
202410
20253

From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia rio. While driving 60-65 mph on the freeway, the vehicle started to jerk and a loud grinding noise was heard without warning. The contact managed to exit the freeway onto a residential street where the contact noticed smoke under the hood. Suddenly, there was a loud explosion under the…

Engine · Apr 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2015 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 local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…

Service brakes · Nov 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2015 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 local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the…

Service brakes · Nov 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2015 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not…

Service brakes · Nov 2023 · 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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