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2023 Kia Rio recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2023 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2023 Kia Rio
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
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Owner complaints by component12
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 5 | 42 |
| Engine | 3 | 25 |
| Steering | 3 | 25 |
| Power train | 2 | 17 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 17 |
| Suspension | 2 | 17 |
| Wheels | 1 | 8 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 8 |
| Structure | 1 | 8 |
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
“Paint peeling. Took a month to have the dealer /warranty repair the roof in July 2025. Then in Sept 2025 have 2 more areas doing the same thing.”
- Unknown or other
“I’ve been hearing this rattle noise mostly when I crank the vehicle. I took it to go get checked out and they heard it when I first brought it in for them to check.”
- Steering
“The vehicle has difficulty following a center line, higher than normal steering wheel input is required. Feels like the vehicle is being driven in strong crosswinds at any speed above 55 MPH.”
Other Kia Rio model years
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2023 Kia Rio recall questions
How many recalls does the 2023 Kia Rio have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2023 Kia Rio. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2023 Kia Rio?
Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 12 filed with NHTSA (42%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2023 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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