2012 Honda Civic vs 2012 Kia Rio
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Honda Civic | 2012 Kia Rio |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 454 | 52 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 76 | 122 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 55 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–44 | 31–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 36,250 mi | 66,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Kia Rio |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 149 | 12 |
| Steering | 74 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 59 | 6 |
| Engine | 32 | 23 |
| Power Train | 49 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 38 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 34 | 3 |
| Structure | 35 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 31 | 8 |
| Stalling | 18 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 11 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
2012 Honda Civic
2012 Kia Rio
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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.