2021 Honda HR-V vs 2021 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 | 2021 Honda HR-V | 2021 Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 63 | 232 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 41 | 117 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–30 | 27–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 66,767 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda HR-V | Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 132 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 47 |
| Power Train | 5 | 26 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 15 |
| Air Bags | 21 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 10 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 5 |
| Steering | 3 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 82 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 46 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 33 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 16 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 14 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 14 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 9 |
| Overheating | 0 | 6 |
2021 Honda HR-V
2021 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.