2014 Fiat 500L vs 2014 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 | 2014 Fiat 500L | 2014 Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 183 | 898 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 76 | 175 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 33 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 69 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–28 | 26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 54,468 mi | 89,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Fiat 500L | Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 30 | 552 |
| Power Train | 123 | 57 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 130 |
| Electrical System | 25 | 98 |
| Steering | 9 | 55 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 53 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 55 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 31 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 29 | 170 |
| Stalling | 23 | 118 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 23 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 68 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 74 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 72 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 37 |
| Overheating | 0 | 29 |
2014 Fiat 500L
2014 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.