Kia RIO Recall R/2018/120: Child Locks On The Rear Doors May Not Operate, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 11 May 2018
- Launched
- 2,300
- vehicles in the UK
- 171075
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Kia recalled RIO vehicles built between 10 April 2017 and 5 June 2017. On some Rio models the child locks on the rear doors may not operate; this is caused by the incorrect length release lever cable being installed. The dealer will fit replacement cable of correct length to affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On some Rio models the child locks on the rear doors may not operate; this is caused by the incorrect length release lever cable being installed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CHILD LOCKS ON THE REAR DOORS MAY NOT OPERATE Defect: On some Rio models the child locks on the rear doors may not operate; this is caused by the incorrect length release lever cable being installed. Remedy: Replacement cable of correct length will be fitted to affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: child locks on the rear doors may not operate.
The Fix
The dealer will fit replacement cable of correct length to affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
RIO built between 10 April 2017 and 5 June 2017 may be included. Kia estimates 2,300 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Kia, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Kia.
- Book with any franchised Kia dealer, quoting the campaign code 171075 or the DVSA reference R/2018/120. See how to get a Kia recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
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| RIOPotential fuel leak | Urgent | R/2004/109 | |
| Carens, RIO, SedonaReprogramming of ABS ecm | Urgent | R/2003/162 | |
| PV5Kia PV5 composite bonnet recall | Book soon | R/2026/253 | |
| PicantoKia Picanto possible under bonnet fuel leak | Urgent | R/2026/251 | |
| K4Kia K4 rear centre seatbelt buckle | Urgent | R/2026/207 |
This is one of 87 Kia recalls in DVSA’s data. The Kia recall launched before it was R/2017/280 on 23 Nov 2017, for rubber diesel fuel feed pipe may harden or crack. The one launched after it was R/2018/123 on 13 Jun 2018, for high voltage battery system may malfunction and cause a sudden loss of power. You can also see every Kia recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/120, launched 11 May 2018. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.