2024 Kia Soul vs 2024 Subaru Impreza
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 Kia Soul | 2024 Subaru Impreza |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 30 | 32 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 29 | 208 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 30 | 29–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Kia Soul | Subaru Impreza |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 6 |
| Engine | 5 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 5 |
| Steering | 1 | 4 |
| Suspension | 0 | 5 |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
2024 Kia Soul
2024 Subaru Impreza
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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.