2018 Honda Fit vs 2018 Kia Soul
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 | 2018 Honda Fit | 2018 Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 115 | 212 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 48 | 94 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 31–36 | 27–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 28,850 mi | 57,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Fit | Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 22 | 134 |
| Electrical System | 34 | 19 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 30 | 11 |
| Power Train | 4 | 31 |
| Structure | 12 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 11 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 19 | 28 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 17 | 7 |
| Stalling | 7 | 25 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 31 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 19 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 19 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 8 |
2018 Honda Fit
2018 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.