2019 Honda HR-V 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 HR-V | 2019 Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 234 | 136 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 100 | 99 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–30 | 27–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 27,114 mi | 53,023 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda HR-V | Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 16 | 87 |
| Electrical System | 66 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 30 | 12 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 35 | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 33 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 5 |
| Power Train | 14 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 9 | 16 |
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 0 |
| Stalling | 8 | 19 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 9 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 34 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 11 |
| Overheating | 0 | 6 |
2019 Honda HR-V
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.