KnownCarProblems2018 Kia Rio Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Kia Rio, most often about the engine (57% of complaints). It is 16th of 24 Rio model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2018 Kia Rio problems
Engine
16 complaints · 57%The contact owns a 2018 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a cylinder #1 misfire. The contact was informed…
The contact owned a 2018 Kia Rio. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 85 MPH, the engine emitted abnormal noise with no warning lights illuminated. The contact proceeded to exit the highway and enter a gas station parking lot, and upon exiting the vehicle, it was apparent that the engine had begun…
Electrical
5 complaints · 18%Parts named most often: ignition.
Air bags
5 complaints · 18%Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 18%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2018 Kia Rio recalls
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on february 10, 2022. Owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is sc216.
Full defect summary
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 become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 401, "internal trunk release."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2018 Kia Rio
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Kia Rio?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (16 complaints); electrical (5 complaints); air bags (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2018 Kia Rio have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 9, 2021 (doors and locks). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2018 a bad year for the Kia Rio?
- It is 16th of 24 Rio model years by number of complaints, with 28 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.