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2013 Kia RIO Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · data through 07/14/2026

21Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
13.7%Of all 153 complaints
#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How service brakes, hydraulic ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE53 · 34.6%
AIR BAGS34 · 22.2%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC21 · 13.7%
Unspecified / other19 · 12.4%

Share of the 153 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Kia RIO overview page.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2013 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the…”NHTSA complaint 11562165 — filed 12/27/2023
“The contact owns a 2013 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the…”NHTSA complaint 11559689 — filed 12/12/2023
“The contact owns a 2013 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V652000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the…”NHTSA complaint 11559127 — filed 12/08/2023

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Kia RIO have service brakes, hydraulic problems?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2013 Kia RIO: 21 of 153 complaints on file (13.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Kia RIO have in total?

153 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 18 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's service brakes, hydraulic category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.