2017 Kia Rio vs 2018 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 | 2017 Kia Rio | 2018 Kia Rio |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 31 | 28 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 65 | 70 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30–31 | 32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Rio | Kia Rio |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 15 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 0 | 6 |
| Stalling | 0 | 5 |
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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.