2020 Kia Rio vs 2020 Nissan Versa
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Kia Rio | 2020 Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 26 | 64 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 68 | 130 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 36 | 30–35 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Rio | Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 5 | 16 |
| Engine | 5 | 14 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 12 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 0 | 16 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 6 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5 |
| Steering | 4 | 1 |
| Wheels | 2 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2020 Kia Rio
2020 Nissan Versa
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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.