# Recalls that may apply to the 2021 Kia Rio

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [22V304000](/recalls/nhtsa/22V304000.md), 2022-05-05: STEERING:COLUMN. 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.
- [21V936000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V936000.md), 2021-12-01: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER. 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.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2022238](/recalls/tc/2022238.md), 2022-05-06: Steering. Issue: On a small number of vehicles, the bolt connecting the lower steering column universal joint may not have been properly tightened. If the bolt loosens, you could lose steering control.  Safety Risk: A loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash.  Corrective Actions: Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and tighten the lower steering column universal joint bolt, as necessary.
- [2021730](/recalls/tc/2021730.md), 2021-12-02: Brakes. Issue: On certain vehicles, the brake master cylinder could fail and cause reduced braking. If this happens, the driver may experience increased brake pedal travel and a change in brake pedal feel \(soft or low pedal\).  Safety Risk: Reduced brake performance can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.  Corrective Actions: Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the brake master cylinder.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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