2011 Honda Fit vs 2011 Kia Soul
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 | 2011 Honda Fit | 2011 Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 113 | 193 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 53 | 66 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–31 | 26–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 66,611 mi | 55,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Fit | Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 64 | 25 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 30 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 32 |
| Engine | 7 | 24 |
| Power Train | 12 | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 13 |
| Structure | 3 | 12 |
| Steering | 10 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 7 |
2011 Honda Fit
2011 Kia Soul
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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.