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2022 Kia RIO recalls and problems

1 recall and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Kia RIO.

1
recalls
12
owner complaints
2
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2022 Kia RIO recalls

Steering: column

NHTSA campaign 22V304000 · reported May 5, 2022 · Kia Motors America · 30 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rio and Forte vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
The risk
Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall SC235.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 16, 2026 · Electrical system

The rear camera fails to function most of the time. It is a safety issue because I am unable to see cars or objects behind me when I am backing up. I am also unable people passing behind me when I am backing out of a parking space in a parking lot.

Aug 21, 2026 · Service brakes

My ABS system goes in and out making my breaks really unsafe especially going downhill. Cruise control goes at whatever speed it wants. I set it for 73 on the interstate which has a speed limit of 70 and I look down and my car is SET to 73 BUT my actual gage is going up into the 80's! I use my cruise to keep me from…

Mar 10, 2026 · Latches/locks/linkages · 69,000 miles

The contact owns a 2022 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the contact heard an abnormally loud bang and believed that the vehicle had been struck in the rear by an object. The contact opened the trunk and became aware that the trunk shocks had become detached from the latch. The…

Aug 27, 2025 · Unknown or other

While attempting to raise the passenger side window slightly, the automatic window mechanism malfunctioned. Instead of stopping when lightly engaged, the window rolled all the way up and trapped my right wrist between the glass and the frame. When I pressed the window down button, the window continued to roll upward…

Jun 9, 2025 · Back over prevention · 72,000 miles · crash reported

The contact owns a 2022 Kia Rio. The contact stated that the rearview camera would intermittently turn on while driving at various speeds. The contact also stated that while in reverse(R), the camera would intermittently display a blank or distorted image. Recently, the contact stated that the rear-view camera had…

RIO model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2019 12241
2020 12735
2021 21520
2022 11220
2023 01200

Across all years, the 2001 RIO has the most complaints (223). All Kia RIO years →

Questions

Does the 2022 Kia RIO have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2022 Kia RIO, the most recent reported on May 5, 2022 (Steering: column). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Kia RIO?
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (3 complaints), followed by back over prevention (2).
How many 2022 Kia RIO complaints mention a crash or fire?
2 of 12 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 16, 2026.