2017 Kia Niro vs 2017 Kia Soul
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Kia Niro | 2017 Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 81 | 271 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 82 | 102 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 49 | 27–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 56,250 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Niro | Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 29 | 190 |
| Electrical System | 22 | 19 |
| Power Train | 19 | 19 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 | 18 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 16 |
| Steering | 7 | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 12 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 22 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 41 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 39 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 27 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 25 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 16 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 7 |
2017 Kia Niro
2017 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.