Auctioned Sep 11, 2026
2021 Kia Rio LX, S
Hatchback · FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl 120 hp
Lender
Ally Financial
Printed as “ALLY FINANCIAL”
A lender's lien survives the sale. Unless the loan is paid off, the lender can repossess the car from whoever buys it.
Friday, September 11, 2026
10:00 AM · Five J's, Bronx
Lot 9
Cash only, sold as is, no keys or test drives, and the car must leave the yard by 5pm. Sales can be cancelled if the owner pays first.
2 NHTSA recalls for this model year.
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Specifications
Decoded from the VIN by NHTSA.
- VIN
- 3KPA25AD0ME412218
- Model year
- 2021
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Rio
- Trim
- LX, S
- Body
- Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Engine
- 1.6L 4-cyl 120 hp
- Fuel
- Gas
- Transmission
- Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
- Doors
- 5
- Built in
- Mexico
- Original base price
- $16,900 (NHTSA)
- Plate
- MPC3583 (PA)
Auction history
Listed in one notice. The lender field is shown as each notice printed it.
Recalls for the 2021 Kia Rio
NHTSA lists recalls by model year, not by car. Whether this car's were fixed is on NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Steering · ColumnCampaign 22V304000 · May 5, 2022
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.
Risk. 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Foundation Components · Master CylinderCampaign 21V936000 · Dec 1, 2021
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.
Risk. 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.