2015 Acura TLX vs 2015 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 | 2015 Acura TLX | 2015 Kia Rio |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 340 | 52 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 427 | 100 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–28 | 30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 28,000 mi | 68,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura TLX | Kia Rio |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 160 | 1 |
| Engine | 82 | 23 |
| Electrical System | 64 | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 24 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 18 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 4 |
| Steering | 14 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 48 | 0 |
| Stalling | 39 | 6 |
| Shifting problems | 20 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 7 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 7 |
2015 Acura TLX
2015 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.