2013 Kia Rio service brakes, hydraulic problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2013 Kia Rio — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact called on behalf of her mother, who owned a 2013 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while the contact's mother was approaching a stop sign, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle stalled. The contact's mother noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The contact's mother stated…”
filed Apr 20, 2026
“The contact owns a 2013 Kia Rio. The contact had notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. The recall repair was performed; however, while starting the vehicle the check engine, ABS, and oil warning…”
filed Nov 3, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may experience an electrical short, which can…Campaign 23V652000 · Sep 25, 2023
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Rio years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Rio | 6 | 19% |
| 2016 Rio | 12 | 16% |
| 2015 Rio | 9 | 17% |
| 2014 Rio | 7 | 14% |
| 2012 Rio | 3 | 6% |
| 2011 Rio | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 Rio | 2 | 8% |
| 2009 Rio | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 Rio | 3 | 7% |
| 2007 Rio | 5 | 11% |
| 2006 Rio | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 Rio | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Kia Rio
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.