2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs 2022 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 | 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2022 Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 59 | 88 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 511 | 76 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 120 | 29–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 69,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Bolt EV | Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 51 |
| Electrical System | 29 | 10 |
| Power Train | 10 | 12 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 19 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 22 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 11 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV
2022 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.