Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Kia Rio has 1 recall, 26 complaints.
1
Recalls
26
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
21V622000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door vehicles. The trunk latch may becom...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2018 Kia Rio 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2026 | AIR BAGS,SEATS | My car is a 2018 Kia Rio that has a clean history and has never been in an accident. Recently my air... |
| Oct 25, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | Took my car in as the airbag light on the dashboard kept turning on and off— with or without a passe... |
| Oct 10, 2025 | ENGINE | 2018 Kia Rio – severe oil consumption leading to low compression (30 PSI on Cylinder 2) and engine f... |
| Oct 4, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2018 Kia Rio S (VIN [XXX] ) suffered sudden engine failure at approximately 84 000 miles. I pulle... |
| Aug 26, 2025 | STRUCTURE | Paint is peeling |
| Mar 10, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owned a 2018 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 85 MPH, th... |
| Mar 5, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ... |
| Nov 1, 2024 | ENGINE | MY CAR IS CONSUMING OIL |
| Apr 19, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 2018 Kia Rio actually lit up on fire as I was driving down the highway on way to work. As I drove... |
| Feb 21, 2024 | ENGINE | My dad bought a Kia Rio 2018 for 8k cash a day ago well two blocks from the dealer white smoke comes... |
| Feb 14, 2024 | ENGINE | I've been having issues with the engine for a while I'm constantly getting oil changes and after get... |
| Jul 1, 2023 | ENGINE | My 2018 Kia Rio is burning 2 quarts of oil every 800 miles, confirmed by a Kia dealership through an... |
| Mar 8, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE | The first problem part is the airbag. The clockspring was fixed twice under warranty. Then the deale... |
| Jan 11, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Auto theft alarm listed as standard. There is NO THEFT DETECTION AT ALL. There is only a bogus flas... |
| Jan 4, 2023 | ENGINE | Excessive engine oil consumption which has caused car to enter limp mode |
| Nov 22, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My vehicle was stolen while parked with a club on the steering wheel then damaged and abandoned. I w... |
| Feb 10, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I received notice on 2/10/22 that there was a remedy part for my 2018 Kia Rio. The letter said it wa... |
| Jan 25, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My vehicle was recalled for a "interior trunk release" issue. My trunk will not open at all anymore.... |
| Dec 28, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | For the past year and few months I’ve been having to do an oil change every two weeks because of how... |
| Dec 1, 2021 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2018 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V622... |