2022 Honda HR-V vs 2022 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 | 2022 Honda HR-V | 2022 Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 86 | 88 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 9 | 77 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–30 | 29–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 69,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda HR-V | Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 18 | 51 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 10 |
| Power Train | 18 | 12 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 19 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 8 | 6 |
| Stalling | 6 | 22 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 11 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 14 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2022 Honda HR-V
2022 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.