NHTSA Complaint #11690648 — 2020 KIA RIO

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11690648
Vehicle	2020 KIA RIO
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	September 13, 2025
Date Filed	September 30, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AZ

Consumer Description

Upon stopping at a red light and or stop sign, when applying brakes, the car continues to move forward, even after pumping the brakes. Vehicle has been diagnosed by a certified auto mechanic. The findings and recommendation for the Brake Master Cylinder to be the reason the vehicle continues to creep forward, when brake are applied and held. This issue has on two separate occasions near collision, because the vehicle wouldn't stop.

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