2010 Kia Rio vs 2010 Toyota Corolla
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Kia Rio | 2010 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 26 | 1,244 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 17 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 35 | 395 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 145 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30–31 | 25–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 14,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Rio | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 12 | 424 |
| Steering | 1 | 371 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 198 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 101 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 75 |
| Power Train | 1 | 49 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 45 |
| Suspension | 1 | 39 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 45 |
| Stalling | 0 | 39 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 35 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 25 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 14 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 13 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 13 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 9 |
2010 Kia Rio
2010 Toyota Corolla
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.