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Kia Rio III 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 3 versions affected: 3

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
1.2 85Petrol · 85 hp 1.4 109Petrol · 109 hp 1.4 CRDi 90Diesel · 90 hp	Module ABS : rappel pour risque d'incendie

Each campaign in detail

Module ABS : rappel pour risque d'incendie
Manufacturer recall
Un rappel de 2025 vise les Rio fabriquées de décembre 2010 à mars 2017 (alerte européenne SR/00015/25, code constructeur 241148). Une fuite de liquide de frein peut provoquer un court-circuit dans le module ABS, resté actif véhicule éteint, avec un risque d'incendie dans le compartiment moteur. Fiches-auto cite aussi un rappel de 2025 sur les Rio fabriquées d'octobre 2009 à septembre 2011 (SR/00584/25). Le contrôle se fait 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).
Versions
1.2 85, 1.4 109, 1.4 CRDi 90
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources

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
Hyundai i20 II	1	0	not rated
Renault Clio IV	1	3	3.0/5
Volkswagen Polo V	0	4	3.0/5
Peugeot 208 I	1	4	3.0/5
Opel Corsa D	0	3	4.0/5
Ford Fiesta VII	0	2	3.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Kia Rio III had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Kia Rio III: Module ABS : rappel pour risque d'incendie.

Which versions of the Kia Rio III 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 III?

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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