2018 Honda Fit vs 2018 Kia Niro
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 | 2018 Honda Fit | 2018 Kia Niro |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 116 | 60 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 48 | 95 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 31–36 | 49 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 28,850 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Fit | Kia Niro |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 34 | 18 |
| Engine | 22 | 17 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 30 | 2 |
| Power Train | 4 | 19 |
| Structure | 12 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 19 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 17 | 0 |
| Stalling | 7 | 7 |
| Overheating | 0 | 7 |
2018 Honda Fit
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.