2018 Kia Rio
2018 Kia Rio in NHTSA data: length 407–439 cm, curb weight 1,201 kg and 1 recall campaign.
2018 Kia Rio at a glance
NHTSA lists 2 specification rows for the 2018 Kia Rio. Overall length is 407–439 cm (160.2–172.8 in), width 173 cm, height 145 cm and wheelbase 258 cm (101.6 in). Curb weight is 1,201 kg (2,648 lb). Against the 2017 model year NHTSA lists overall length 407–439 cm (2017: 405–436 cm) and curb weight 1,201 kg (2017: 1,124–1,131 kg).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIO 4DR SEDAN | 439 cm172.8 in | 173 cm68.1 in | 145 cm57.1 in | 258 cm101.6 in | 1,201 kg2,648 lb |
| RIO 5DR HATCH | 407 cm160.2 in | 173 cm68.1 in | 145 cm57.1 in | 258 cm101.6 in | 1,201 kg2,648 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2018 Kia Rio
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this make, model and model year. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V622000 | 9 August 2021 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH | Kia 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 damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard… |
Other Rio model years
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Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.