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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2014 Kia Rio recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2014 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
1
Complaints
52
Latest campaign
Sep 25, 2023

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsPark‑itLatestCampaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic11Sep 25, 2023

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
1Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Sep 25, 2023Latest campaign
Sep 25, 202323V652000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/module

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

Park outside, away from structures
DetailsHide details for campaign 23V652000
What's wrong
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 23V652000 · Sep 25, 2023
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component52

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
52Complaints filed
7Involving a crash
8Involving a fire
4Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine2446060
Service brakes1019110
Hydraulic713010
Air bags713602
Unknown or other612010
Power train612112
Structure612311
Electrical system510010
Fuel/propulsion system48000
Wheels24100
Exterior lighting12000
Equipment adaptive/mobility12010
Vehicle speed control12000
Steering12101
Seat belts12101

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Unknown or other

    “Webwas deiving down the road and flames started shooting from underneath the hood we stopped car jumped out and looked back an whole front of car was on fire it burnt most of car”

    Filed 08/07/2026 · ODI 11755573
  • Engine

    “I am filing this complaint regarding Kia America's arbitrary denial of coverage for a suspected connecting-rod-bearing failure in my 2014 Kia Rio (85,000 miles).”

    Filed 03/20/2026 · ODI 11725736
  • Engine

    “I tried to get the parts fixed from the recall. However, when I tried to get it serviced I was adviced that the parts would take a few weeks to arrive.”

    Filed 05/17/2025 · ODI 11661646

Other Kia Rio model years

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2014 Kia Rio recall questions

How many recalls does the 2014 Kia Rio have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2014 Kia Rio. The most recent, 23V652000 (reported September 25, 2023), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2014 Kia Rio?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 24 complaints out of 52 filed with NHTSA (46%). Across all complaints, owners reported 7 crashs and 8 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2014 Kia Rio?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Kia recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Kia dealer.

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