2018 KIA RIO Fuelpropulsion System Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Fuelpropulsion System Issues in the 2018 KIA RIO

2 fuelpropulsion system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 KIA RIO. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

2
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Fuelpropulsion System Complaints

#11593284 | Fire
My 2018 Kia Rio actually lit up on fire as I was driving down the highway on way to work. As I drove down the highway, I noticed that I had trouble using the brakes. It seemed as if they were working one second and then not working the next. At that time, I noticed fire coming from underneath the car and I was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road. As I was exiting the vehicle, the flames were coming up on either side of the driver and passenger doors. Within the next couple minutes the car exploded. Fire rescue put out the fire and the interstate was closed to all traffic. Since the incident, my family and I have done research and found several incidents with very similar stories with regard to what happened to the vehicle. I believe it is well documented that...
#11436781 | Crash
On 10/02/2021 - Was at a stop, put car in drive press the peddle car accelerated at high speed, miss another car and hit tree. Accident cause by acceleration issue with KIA Rio. Need advice on how to get KIA to replace total vehicle. Auto Insurance is just calling it a accident.
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