2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs 2018 Kia Niro
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2018 Kia Niro |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 89 | 60 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 817 | 95 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 119 | 49 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Bolt EV | Kia Niro |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 30 | 18 |
| Steering | 38 | 0 |
| Power Train | 12 | 19 |
| Engine | 5 | 17 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 7 |
| Overheating | 0 | 7 |
2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV
2018 Kia Niro
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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.