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Kia Rio II recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign: 1
of 2 versions affected: 2
official RappelConso notices: 2

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
1.4 97Petrol · 97 hp 1.5 CRDi 110Diesel · 110 hp	Rappel 2025 : fuite de liquide de frein et risque d'incendie (module ABS)

Each campaign in detail

Rappel 2025 : fuite de liquide de frein et risque d'incendie (module ABS)
Manufacturer recall
La fiche RappelConso SR/00015/25, citée par CarVerif, vise les Rio produites du 15 décembre 2010 au 31 mars 2017 : une fuite de liquide de frein peut provoquer un court-circuit dans le module ABS (HECU) et un incendie dans le compartiment moteur. Seuls les exemplaires fabriqués à partir de décembre 2010 sont concernés sur cette génération : faire vérifier avec le numéro de série.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
Versions
1.4 97, 1.5 CRDi 110
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Kia Rio (YB) Essence 1.2 : compacte, performante et innovante — CarVerif (new tab)

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

Notices from the French consumer authority (DGCCRF) linked to this model, collected on 29 October 2026.

2 July 2026 — En raison d'une fuite de liquide de frein, un court-circuit électrique peut se produire pendant le fonctionnement du véhicule. Cela peut entraîner une surcharge électrique dans le module abs, ce qui permet à l’unité de commande électronique hydraulique (hecu) de rester active même lorsque le véhicule est éteint. Si de l’humidité pénètre dans l’hecu, un court-circuit électrique peut se produire. Cela pourrait provoquer un incendie dans le compartiment moteur.
Models or references
Rio voiture particulière.
Risk
Incendie
Official notice (new tab)
14 February 2025 — En raison d'une fuite interne de liquide de frein, un court-circuit peut se produire dans le circuit électrique du système abs / esc (système de freinage antiblocage / contrôle électronique de stabilité). Cela peut entraîner une augmentation du courant et une surchauffe dans la boîte à fusibles, ce qui augmente le risque que le moteur prenne feu.
Models or references
Rio voiture particulière.
Risk
Incendie
Official notice (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Toyota Yaris II	0	2	4.5/5
Renault Clio III	2	5	2.5/5
Opel Corsa D	0	3	4.0/5
Ford Fiesta VI	2	6	1.5/5
Volkswagen Polo IV	0	5	3.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Kia Rio II had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Kia Rio II: Rappel 2025 : fuite de liquide de frein et risque d'incendie (module ABS).

Which versions of the Kia Rio II are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Kia Rio II?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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