2024 Honda HR-V vs 2024 Kia Soul
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Oct 4, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2024 Honda HR-V | 2024 Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 109 | 30 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 35 | 29 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–28 | 30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda HR-V | Kia Soul |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 51 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 9 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 12 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 11 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 5 | 3 |
| Engine | 3 | 5 |
2024 Honda HR-V
2024 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.