Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Kia Forte owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I have had 3 tire pressure monitor stems crack and disappear into the tire causing a flat at 3 separate occasions. The first time was at 38,000 miles, the last 2 were at 76,000 and within a week of each other. I called Kia but they stated I have to have Kia examine them. The first time Kia told me that this just happens and charged me $200. I went to mavis tire the 2nd time and they replaced it for $83. I called Kia today after the 3rd time and they told me to go to the dealer.
I was on the interstate passing an 18 wheeler. My rear passenger side tire blew. The tire caused me to make a sharp right hand turn which threw me under the 18 wheeler. The truck went over the passenger side. I was then thrown into oncoming traffic then into the median. The vehicle is totaled - the air bags did not deploy.
For the second time on this vehicle the metal stem for the tpsm has broken off, deflating the tire. This time while inflating the tire, the first while parked,. Had this occurred at highway speeds an accident May have occurred Kia dealer advises they are not covered under warranty even though they are "safety" equipment.
Tire pressure monitoring stem broke off when tire was being repaired. Mechanic says other valve stems on the car are also fraying and could break. Car has less than 60,000K miles. Stem fragility poses an immediate and very dangerous threat to safety.
I went to the dealership for a recall on 03/01/2019, they changed tire valve stems and acu extension. When they finally finished working on my car. I left and was driving home so I took the 60 freeway and while I was on the freeway my car started shaking and I almost lost control and a car almost hit me because of that. I complained to the service manager about what had just happened to my car. The manager later comes to me and tells me the problem was due to cracked tires and that's why my tire went flat but I told the manager that doesn't make sense since my tires are in good condition and also if my tires were all cracked then why did only one tire lose air and not all of them? …
On July 31, 2014 I was driving 65mph when rear passenger TPMS sensor gave way causing tire to lose pressure quickly. The back end of the vehicle kicked sideways and then became hard to steer. Rear tire was shredded and tire sensor in pieces. Replaced all four tires twice since buying the vehicle in 2011 due to TPMS indicator light on. First time, on nov. 7, 2011 replaced all four tires. TPMS light continually came on and had to be reset by tire shop. Tires cupped so bad we had to replace all four again. Second time, on oct. 7, 2013 replaced all four tires and two sensors from previous flat tires. In 2012 and again in 2013, a TPMS gave way causing the tire to lose air quickly. Both times I was told by the tire shop it was an original sensor that caused the tire to go flat. Once again the TPMS light came on and was continually checked and reset by tire shop. …
My wife and I own a 2010 Kia Forte which came with Goodyear ls2 tires, size 215-45 17. In the three years and 25,000 miles we have used the car, four of the Goodyear tires have developed bubbles in the sidewall. This has resulted in having to replace the four tires. At the time the third one needed replacement, I replaced it with a different tire by another manufacturer. This tire has performed flawlessly on the car with no bubbles whatsoever. Recently, I noticed a new bubble on one of the goodyears still on the car. This tire happens to be one the same side as the replacement tire from another manufacturer. I believe that the Goodyear ls2 tires May have a serious defect in the sidewall construction. Resulting in sidewall failure (bubbles) with normal use. I am in the process of replacing the three remaining Goodyear tires on the Kia with a different brand of tire.
The tire deflate rapidly when driving at 70mph on freeway. When in the tire shop technician reveled there was no puncture but the stem was missing. After removing the tire the stem was found inside the tire with visible corrosion signs. By inspecting the rest of the stem, was found that all three stem supporting nuts have traces of corrosion but one of them on the passenger front wheel the nut was cracked. We concluded as cause of the problem was the crack in the nut that secure the stem in position. The failure can be verified by the corrosion mars present of the failed wheel stem. The component is identify as fcci id: kr5s180052015b ic:267t-s118015b id:0c2bde37 s180052017e 09096 continental pa66 gf30 52933-2m000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Kia Forte. The contacts stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the TPMS warning light illuminated. The contact merged to the shoulder where he noticed that the front driver's side tire was flat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the TPMS unit needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred on two additional occasions, involving the rear driver and the front passenger side tires being affected by the TPMS leaking. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 6,298 and the current mileage was 10,200.
Tl * the contact owns a 2010 Kia Forte. The contact stated that the low tire pressure sensor warning lamp illuminated and when she attempted to put air in the rear passenger side tire, the valve stem fractured. The contact mentioned that in a different occasion, the rear driver tire valve stem fractured and the sensor punctured the side wall of the tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician verified the failure and stated that the valve stem and sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 28,000 and the current mileage was 31,000.
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Forte years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 2010 Kia Forte?
NHTSA has 28 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 2010 Kia Forte, 13% of the model year's 221 complaints. The component named most often is pressure monitoring and regulating systems (4 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2010 Kia Forte wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for the 2010 Kia Forte, though it has 3 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2010 Kia Forte wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 52,000 miles, and 17% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to wheels & tires problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.