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2018 Kia Rio: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 42 complaints about the 2018 Kia Rio with NHTSA, and it has 1 recall. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
42
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
1
on record
Fuel economy
32 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$6,375
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 mpg |
| Manual 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 mpg |
Recalls
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Trunk Lid › LatchAug 9, 2021 · campaign 21V622000
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."
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Other years of the Kia Rio
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2018 Kia Rio have?
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (16), body, glass & interior (6), electrical system (5). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2018 Kia Rio have?
1 recall on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Kia Rio get?
Up to 32 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.