No recalls found for the 2021 Kia RIO 5 in NHTSA’s database.
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Check my VIN2021 Kia RIO 5 owner complaints
15 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Problems by component
Recent complaints
Back up camera sometimes flips sides, so that obstacles on the right side of the car are shown on the left side of the camera screen. Sometimes the camera doesn't work at all.
Steering Gear Assembly completely broke at 81,000 miles. My daughter was backing up in a busy street at 5pm and lost 100 percent of steering control. Lucking cars dodged her and she didn’t get hurt or worse.
Placed car in park got out to open a gate. Car took off forward even when shifter was in Park Position and almost ran a child over.
Center Console Display blank (screen black) upon startup unable to see cameras and backing up affected creating safety concern.
seatbelts in rear are inoperable/anti theft not working. Kia dealership told me that its not their issue about the anti theft. I have been told on 3 separate occasions that my seatbelts have been ordered but they haven’t!!!! No one is following up with me, when I call I get told “until they can get in contact with the dealership Kia the corporate company cannot do anything” have 2 kids Kia the dealership as well as the corporate company knows about this and no one is doing anything!! NO ONE CARES
2021 Kia RIO 5 crash test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Kia Rio 5 4 DR FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Driver aids on the tested 2021 Kia RIO 5: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning no, lane departure warning no.
2021 Kia RIO 5 recall FAQ
Does the 2021 Kia RIO 5 have any recalls?
No recalls are currently listed for the 2021 Kia RIO 5. Check again before buying, as new recalls can be issued at any time.
What are the most common 2021 Kia RIO 5 problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is unknown or other (6 reports), followed by steering.
Is the 2021 Kia RIO 5 safe?
NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2021 Kia RIO 5.
How do I get a recall fixed on my 2021 Kia RIO 5?
Contact any authorized Kia dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.