Do 2018 Kia Rio owners report Engine problems?

14 of 27 NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Kia Rio (52%) involve Engine.

Do 2018 Kia Rio owners report Electrical System problems?

4 of 27 NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Kia Rio (15%) involve Electrical System.

Do 2018 Kia Rio owners report Air Bags problems?

4 of 27 NHTSA complaints for the 2018 Kia Rio (15%) involve Air Bags.

2018 Kia Rio — Common Problems Owners Report

Across 27 owner complaints to NHTSA, the most reported area is Engine (52% of reports). Some reports involve a fire or crash — read the details below.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 52%

14 reports (52%) · 1 fire · 1 crash · 1 injured

Electrical System0 15%

4 reports (15%)

Air Bags safety 15%

4 reports (15%) · 1 crash

Fuel/Propulsion System safety 7%

2 reports (7%) · 1 fire · 1 crash · 1 injured

Exterior Lighting0 7%

2 reports (7%)

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 27 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.