Which Toyota Camry years should I avoid?

NHTSA data flags 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2018 as Camry years to avoid, based on complaint index scores of 86, 100, 79 and 93 respectively, the highest among the 15 model years covered.

Which Kia Soul years should I avoid?

2013 through 2016 are the Soul years to avoid, with complaint index scores of 80, 93, 100 and 87. Engine problems dominate, making up 63% of all Soul complaints.

Does the Camry or Soul have more recalls?

The Camry has 32 recall campaigns across 15 model years covered, while the Soul has 15 recall campaigns across 16 model years covered.

Which gets better fuel economy, the Camry or the Soul?

The Kia Soul averages 28 MPG combined versus the Toyota Camry's 27.6 MPG combined across the years covered.

Is the Camry or Soul more reliable overall?

NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so total complaint counts (4,856 for Camry, 5,526 for Soul) are not normalized per vehicle sold and can't declare an overall winner.

Toyota Camry vs Kia Soul: Which Years to Avoid

Toyota Camry years to avoid are 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2018; Kia Soul years to avoid are 2013–2016. Camry logs 4,856 total complaints across 15 model years (32 recalls) versus Soul's 5,526 complaints across 16 model years (15 recalls). Camry averages 27.6 MPG combined, Soul 28 MPG; totals aren't sales-normalized.

Head to head

Toyota Camry

Model years: 2010–2024 (15)
NHTSA complaints: 4,856
Per model year: 324
Recall campaigns: 32
Years to avoid: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2018
Best years: 2017, 2022, 2023, 2024
Top problem area: Engine
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 27.6
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 4.9 ★

Kia Soul

Model years: 2010–2025 (16)
NHTSA complaints: 5,526
Per model year: 345
Recall campaigns: 15
Years to avoid: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Best years: 2010, 2019, 2024, 2025
Top problem area: Engine
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 28.0
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 4.4 ★

Year by year

Complaint Index is relative within each model (0 = that model’s best year, 100 = its worst). Complaints and recalls are raw counts.

Year	Camry				Soul
Year	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2010	Avoid	595	8	26	Best	126	3	27
2011	Avoid	600	5	25	Good	194	3	26.5
2012	Avoid	589	2	26	Caution	514	3	26.5
2013	Caution	274	2	26.5	Avoid	662	3	26.5
2014	Caution	455	3	26.5	Avoid	900	5	26
2015	Good	271	1	26.5	Avoid	898	4	26
2016	Good	183	2	26.5	Avoid	812	2	26
2017	Best	148	3	25.5	Caution	272	1	27
2018	Avoid	741	8	32	Good	218	1	27
2019	Caution	395	6	32	Best	136	1	28
2020	Caution	274	3	28.5	Caution	381	1	30
2021	Good	157	1	28	Caution	233	2	29.5
2022	Best	60	1	28	Good	88	1	30
2023	Best	64	2	28.5	Good	51	4	30.5
2024	Best	50	1	28	Best	29	0	30.5
2025	—	—	—	—	Best	12	0	30.5

Complaint Index by year

Toyota Camry

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Kia Soul

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Frequently asked questions

Which Toyota Camry years should I avoid?: NHTSA data flags 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2018 as Camry years to avoid, based on complaint index scores of 86, 100, 79 and 93 respectively, the highest among the 15 model years covered.
Which Kia Soul years should I avoid?: 2013 through 2016 are the Soul years to avoid, with complaint index scores of 80, 93, 100 and 87. Engine problems dominate, making up 63% of all Soul complaints.
Does the Camry or Soul have more recalls?: The Camry has 32 recall campaigns across 15 model years covered, while the Soul has 15 recall campaigns across 16 model years covered.
Which gets better fuel economy, the Camry or the Soul?: The Kia Soul averages 28 MPG combined versus the Toyota Camry's 27.6 MPG combined across the years covered.
Is the Camry or Soul more reliable overall?: NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so total complaint counts (4,856 for Camry, 5,526 for Soul) are not normalized per vehicle sold and can't declare an overall winner.