2014 Kia Rio vs 2014 Nissan Versa
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Kia Rio | 2014 Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 51 | 205 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 102 | 156 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30 | 30–35 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 34,000 mi | 59,768 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Rio | Nissan Versa |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 | 81 |
| Engine | 24 | 36 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 29 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 24 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 26 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 16 |
| Structure | 6 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 7 | 6 |
| Stalling | 0 | 33 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 9 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 8 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 5 |
2014 Kia Rio
2014 Nissan Versa
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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.