2019 Honda Fit vs 2019 Kia Soul
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 | 2019 Honda Fit | 2019 Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 136 | 136 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 29 | 99 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 31–36 | 27–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 17,000 mi | 53,023 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Fit | Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 16 | 87 |
| Electrical System | 49 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 40 | 12 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 15 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 14 | 3 |
| Structure | 8 | 4 |
| Steering | 4 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 19 | 16 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 14 | 0 |
| Stalling | 13 | 19 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 34 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 9 |
| Overheating | 0 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2019 Honda Fit
2019 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.