3KPA24AD9ME380881

Available vehicle information

VIN
3KPA24AD9ME380881
Model year
2021
Country
Mexico
Record status
rust damage
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

2
2 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
21V936000 01/12/2021 View details
Summary

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Rio vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been manufactured with sharp edges that can damage the inner oil seal, resulting in reduced braking performance.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Recall 2 STEERING:COLUMN
22V304000 05/05/2022 View details
Summary

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.

Consequence

Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT SOURCE · NHTSA

Crash Test & Safety Ratings

2021 Kia Rio 4 DR FWD
Official source: U.S. Department of Transportation · National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Ratings apply to the NHTSA-tested vehicle configuration matched by make, model and model year. View NHTSA Safety Ratings →
U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Regular
City 33 MPG
Highway 41 MPG
Combined 36 MPG
Engine displacement 1.6 L
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic (AV-S1)
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
CO₂ emissions 249.0 g/mile
Estimated annual fuel cost $1700
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

3KP WMI · A24AD9 VDS · ME380881 VIS
WMI 3KP World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS A24AD9 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS ME380881 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code M Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code E Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make KIA
Model Rio
Model year 2021
Manufacturer KIA MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.
Vehicle type PASSENGER CAR
Body class Sedan/Saloon
Trim LX, S
Engine model Gamma II
Displacement 1.6 L
Cylinders 4
Engine power 120 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Transmission Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Drive type FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Doors 4
Plant country MEXICO
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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