2014 Kia Soul vs 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen
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 Kia Soul | 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 898 | 34 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 175 | 914 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 33 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 69 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26 | 26–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 89,000 mi | 77,312 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Soul | Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 552 | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 130 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 98 | 5 |
| Power Train | 57 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 53 | 5 |
| Steering | 55 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 55 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 31 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 170 | 0 |
| Stalling | 118 | 8 |
| Clunking / rattling | 74 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 72 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 68 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 37 | 0 |
| Overheating | 29 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 23 | 0 |
2014 Kia Soul
2014 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.