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2018 Kia rio Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Kia rio has 3 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Kia rio

Engine
9Other
5Electrical
3

3

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 25, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSTook my car in as the airbag light on the dashboard kept turning on and off— with or without a passe...
Mar 8, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINEThe first problem part is the airbag. The clockspring was fixed twice under warranty. Then the deale...
Feb 23, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGON TWO OCCASIONS MY VEHICLE (IN MOTION) HAS GOTTEN SMOKE, I SMELLED BURNT, AND IT WAS ELECTRIC SHOCK...

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