2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs 2018 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 | 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2018 Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 89 | 218 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 817 | 95 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 119 | 27–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 57,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Bolt EV | Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 140 |
| Electrical System | 30 | 19 |
| Steering | 38 | 5 |
| Power Train | 12 | 31 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 6 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 0 | 37 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 29 |
| Stalling | 0 | 25 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 19 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 19 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 8 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 7 |
2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV
2018 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.