2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring vs 2010 Kia Soul
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring | 2010 Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 75 | 135 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 37 | 74 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 15 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26 | 26–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 55,573 mi | 21,150 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Elantra Touring | Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 38 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 24 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 21 |
| Structure | 2 | 21 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 11 |
| Visibility | 3 | 10 |
| Power Train | 2 | 11 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 9 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 7 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 6 |
2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring
2010 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.