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Kia brake master cylinder may have been manufactured with sharp edges that can damage the inner oil seal, resulting in reduced braking performance.

NHTSA campaign 21V-936 · Reported December 1, 2021 · 87 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Kia Rio
VEHICLES AFFECTED
87
REMEDY
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Kia Motors America reported a problem with the foundation components master cylinder. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The brake master cylinder may have been manufactured with sharp edges that can damage the inner oil seal, resulting in reduced braking performance.

WHY IT MATTERS

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

Take it to a dealer — they will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-936.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2020–2021Kia Rio

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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