2016 Infiniti QX50 vs 2016 Kia Soul
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Infiniti QX50 | 2016 Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 19 | 796 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 83 | 131 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 28 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 34 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 26–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 85,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Infiniti QX50 | Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 548 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 104 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 79 |
| Power Train | 3 | 61 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 56 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 31 |
| Steering | 0 | 30 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 0 | 182 |
| Stalling | 0 | 137 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 85 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 76 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 51 |
| Overheating | 0 | 37 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 31 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 28 |
2016 Infiniti QX50
2016 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.