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2012 Kia Rio — Problems, Recalls & Complaints

Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.

1
Open Recalls
50
Owner Complaints
4
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
63
Fair
Reliability Score (0–100)
Accelerating +50%
Complaint Trend
6 last 24mo vs 4 prior

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2012 Kia Rio Safety Recalls (1)

23V65200025/09/2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

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.

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.

Most Common Problems Reported for 2012 Kia Rio

ENGINE
11
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
AIR BAGS
4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
AIR BAGS,ENGINE
2
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
2

Based on 50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Safety Incident Summary

3
Crash-Involved Complaints
4
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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