Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Kia rio has 9 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
9
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| 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 |
| 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... |
| Jan 4, 2023 | ENGINE | Excessive engine oil consumption which has caused car to enter limp mode |