2015 Fiat 500L vs 2015 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 | 2015 Fiat 500L | 2015 Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 23 | 896 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 76 | 163 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 34 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 82 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–28 | 26 |
| Median reported mileage | 20,748 mi | 88,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Fiat 500L | Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 627 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 75 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 76 |
| Power Train | 5 | 60 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 58 |
| Steering | 2 | 44 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 36 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 30 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 0 | 181 |
| Stalling | 0 | 134 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 80 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 64 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 61 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 45 |
| Overheating | 0 | 36 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 31 |
2015 Fiat 500L
2015 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.