2012 Ford Focus vs 2012 Kia Rio
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Ford Focus | 2012 Kia Rio |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 3,759 | 52 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 127 | 122 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 107 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 15 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–31 | 31–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 69,700 mi | 66,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Focus | Kia Rio |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1,441 | 0 |
| Steering | 927 | 0 |
| Engine | 473 | 23 |
| Electrical System | 352 | 6 |
| Structure | 332 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 282 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 166 | 6 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 133 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 464 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 457 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 287 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 275 | 5 |
| Steering problems | 193 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 179 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 102 | 0 |
| Overheating | 69 | 0 |
2012 Ford Focus
2012 Kia Rio
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.