2013 Kia Soul vs 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen
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 | 2013 Kia Soul | 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 659 | 36 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 133 | 1,010 |
| Investigations | 4 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 44 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–27 | 26–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 92,000 mi | 82,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Soul | Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 282 | 5 |
| Steering | 150 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 71 | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 67 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 43 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 27 | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 30 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 18 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 102 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 74 | 0 |
| Stalling | 60 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 34 | 0 |
| Overheating | 26 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 22 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 22 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 15 | 0 |
2013 Kia Soul
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen
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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.