2018 Kia Rio vs 2018 Toyota C-HR
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 | 2018 Kia Rio | 2018 Toyota C-HR |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 28 | 302 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 70 | 153 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 32 | 29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 52,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Rio | Toyota C-HR |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 198 |
| Engine | 15 | 37 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 26 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 20 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 0 | 18 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 6 | 0 |
| Stalling | 5 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
2018 Kia Rio
2018 Toyota C-HR
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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.