2018 Kia Rio vs 2020 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 | 2018 Kia Rio | 2020 Kia Rio |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 28 | 26 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 70 | 68 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 32 | 36 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Rio | Kia Rio |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 15 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 | 5 |
| Steering | 1 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 6 | 0 |
| Stalling | 5 | 5 |
2018 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.