Kia Rio: Service brakes — master cylinder

Affects Kia Rio · 2020–2021 — about 87 vehicles.

The hazard

Reduced braking performance can cause longer brake pedal travel or extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 11, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC223.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational