2018 Honda HR-V 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 HR-V | 2018 Kia Niro |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 156 | 60 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 91 | 95 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–31 | 49 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 33,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda HR-V | Kia Niro |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 47 | 18 |
| Power Train | 15 | 19 |
| Engine | 13 | 17 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 27 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 2 |
| Structure | 11 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 12 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
| Overheating | 0 | 7 |
2018 Honda HR-V
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.