2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs 2020 Kia Soul
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2020 Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 172 | 366 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 598 | 138 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 118 | 27–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 8,300 mi | 14,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Bolt EV | Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 227 |
| Electrical System | 93 | 27 |
| Power Train | 11 | 88 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 30 | 15 |
| Steering | 21 | 16 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 13 |
| Structure | 5 | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 11 | 89 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 74 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 37 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 20 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 17 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 14 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 14 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 6 |
2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV
2020 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.