2012 Honda Fit vs 2012 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 | 2012 Honda Fit | 2012 Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 113 | 514 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 44 | 132 |
| Investigations | 1 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 25 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 23 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–31 | 25–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,500 mi | 88,850 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Fit | Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 12 | 209 |
| Steering | 16 | 166 |
| Air Bags | 41 | 17 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 38 |
| Power Train | 14 | 21 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 34 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 32 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 21 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 6 | 63 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 79 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 71 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 26 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 13 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 12 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 10 |
2012 Honda Fit
2012 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.