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2018 Kia Rio

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

2

1 current

Combined

7.5L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,325

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2021504 · manufacturer campaign RC150

10 August 2021

Transport Canada lists: Forte 2016–2018 · Forte Koup 2016–2018 · Rio 2018–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a part in the trunk release latch could fail. If this happens, the emergency trunk release located inside the trunk compartment may not work properly. This could prevent a person that is trapped inside the trunk from opening it.

Why it matters

If a person is closed inside the trunk compartment, they may not be able to get out. This could create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Kia will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the trunk latch assembly.

32,274 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 73% of 129 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
177 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Kia Rio have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2018 Kia Rio. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Kia Rio get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Kia Rio at 7.5 L/100 km combined, emitting 177 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Kia Rio for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,325 in fuel, producing roughly 3,465 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.