Worst 2018 Kia Rio Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
AIR BAGS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Kia Rio.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 13 | 1 | 1 | 102,316 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 1 | — | 54,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 5 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 5 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | 1 | 110,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 17,570 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 Kia Rio
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~506,148 vehicles.
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Other Kia Rio Years
Wider context: See the full Kia Rio reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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