2018 Kia RIO Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,570miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2018 Kia RIO, 7% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,570 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2018 Kia Rio. The contact stated while attempting to open the rear trunk a clicking noise was heard coming from the trunk as the trunk failed to open. The contact attempted multiple times to open the trunk but it would not open. The contact took their vehicle to a local dealer who inspected the vehicle and diagnosed the failure as the latch for the trunk was broken and that the only way to repair the failure was to break the latch from the inside of the trunk. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,570.”
NHTSA complaint #11421816, filed 2021-06, 17,570 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Kia Rio. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V622000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11442870, filed 2021-12Related recalls
- 21V622000Aug 9, 2021Kia 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…Covers: Kia RIO 2018–2019, Forte 2016–2018
Related service bulletins
- 10237139May 31, 2023TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: OVERHEAD CONSOLE SUNGLASS DOOR-LATCH REPAIR - This bulletin provides information to repair the overhead console lamp assembly and sunglass door latch…
- 10177046Jun 17, 2020TSB - This bulletin provides the procedure to perform a partial repair on the trunk latch base sub assembly on the certain Forte, Rio and Optima vehicles, which may exhibit a…
- 10133175Mar 29, 2018PITSTOP - RATTLE NOISE FROM REAR OF THE VEHICLE (PS551) - This Pitstop contains information regarding a rattle type noise heard from the rear of the vehicle when closing a door…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 17% |
| 2018 | 2 | 7% |
| 2017 | 2 | 6% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 2 | 5% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 11 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2018 Kia RIO
15 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Kia RIO
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology