Wheel & Tire complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 20% | — |
| 2020 | 2 | 10% | 65,000 miles |
| 2019 | 3 | 8% | — |
| 2018 | 3 | 6% | 21,000 miles |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% | 18,000 miles |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% | 23,000 miles |
| 2015 | 4 | 3% | 41,000 miles |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% | 62,000 miles |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2010 | 2 | 6% | 15,000 miles |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% | 170,000 miles |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% | 36,000 miles |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% | 30,000 miles |
| 2006 | 12 | 3% | 64,000 miles |
| 2005 | 24 | 13% | 70,000 miles |
| 2004 | 44 | 21% | 71,000 miles |
| 2003 | 19 | 10% | 78,000 miles |
| 2002 | 13 | 5% | 39,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
TIRE SEZE 235/60 R 18 103H - Tires are original equipment on our 2019 KIA Sedona. Only 16000 miles on tires. Had vehicle to dealership a few weeks before incident and tires rotated and tires were OK. Did a family trip from New Jersey to Florida. On the way home vehicle started shaking really bad. Hard to control vehicle. This was during the night driving at high speed on interstate I-95. I got out and looked at vehicle at rest stops in the middle of the night and saw nothing wrong...so I slowed down to minimum speed all the way home from North Carolina to our home in Cherry Hill NJ. Took vehicle to dealer and was informed that there was a problem with tire. Uneven Cupping around the bead of the wheel. Tried to balance. Tire was not mounting properly on rim. Rim is not bent or uneven. …
Tires were manufactured on 41st week of 2018 equipped as OE tires on my 2019 kia Sedona. All 4 tires has started to developed dry rot way before the tread is even at 50 percent. I'm located in Bay area (northern California) and the weather is non extreme (no snow, no triple digit heat) and the tires already show defects. Contacted kumho about issue and they gave me a runaround, instructing me to visit kia dealership to confirm the tires is dry rotted. Kia did confirm the tire is dry rotted and provided a work order stating this fact. Kumho at first deny the claim stating that it has pass the 4 year manufacturer warranty which is not true due to tire were manufactured on 41st week of 2018 as stated on the tire sidewall. After bringing the fact and evidence to BBB, kumho agreed to accept the warranty, but now are delaying the process for unknown reason. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 Kia Sedona equipped with kumho crugen premium tires, size: 235/65r17 (na). While driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel shook violently without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the tire tread separated. The dealer was contacted, but no further assistance was offered. The tires were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 19,040 and the tire failure mileage was unknown.
At 18,870 miles the left front tire of my 2018 Kia Sedona sx limited (original to van kumho crugen 235/55/r19) began to pull to the left during highway driving. Went to local Firestone dealer. They placed the tire on the right side and pulled to right. They suggested I take it to the Kia dealer to have cam bolts adjusted. Went to Kia dealer where I purchased the van. They were no help refused to do anything they said nothing wrong with the tire. Went back to Firestone and purchased a new kumho crugen 235/55/r19 tire and had it put on.upon examining the tire they said the steel belts had shifted. Contacted Kia dealer with no response. Contacted Kia corporate and received a refund for cost of new tire. At 39,444 miles again the left front tire (original to van kumho crugen 235/55/r19) began to pull severely to the left during highway driving. Went to local Firestone dealer. …
Have gotten tire rotations regularly. Dealer told me after this rotation, that there was cupping on these tires. They only have 23487 miles on them. Maintainance was done and inflation kept at book level. Dealer says tire manufacturer is liable for warranty. Tire manufacturer sys dealer needs to file claim and that the cupping is not safety issue and won't honor the warranty. These are the original tires from when we bought the car new. Manufaturer is hankook. Tire is dynapro hp2 ra33 bw. Sku1011758 part# uhk18 23560bw. They obviously have a manufacturing defect to have this happening at such low mileage.it was not owner neglect!
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Kia Sedona equipped with kumho crugen tires, size: 235/65r17 (na). When the vehicle was taken to jenkins Kia of ocala (2305 sw college rd, ocala, fl 34471, [phone]) for an alignment, the contact was informed that the belts were separating from the thread on all the tires. The tires were changed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dot number was unknown. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was 19,500.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Kia Sedona. After purchasing the vehicle, the contact noticed that three of the tires were faulty and the air bags were disabled. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle vibrated and shook. The contact called the dealer from where the vehicle was purchased and was informed that the collision light burned out. The dealer advised the contact to take the vehicle to a Kia dealer and they would repair it for free. The vehicle was taken to hudson Kia (36 water st, jersey city, nj 07305, [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the air bags were disabled because of the sensor that needed to be replaced. The dealer further stated that the front driver side tire and both rear tires were faulty and the belt was separating from the tires. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The tire information was unknown. …
Vehicle has 12,000 miles on it rotate tires every 4-5000 miles. Noticed a loud noise coming from the wheel wells on the interstate, drove to the local mechanic, checked our wheels found square spots on the inner tire treads. Unsafe to drive he called in tires at the tire shop, tire shop let him know that they are using the same tire on the newer model but the word extra load is on the tire, replaced two of the tires because money is scares. Complained to Kia consumer they stated it is the tire company's problem (hankook) and not Kia. Called hankook tire hq in nj and they state it is Kia and hyndia's problem. This is a very dangerous situation where this is a family type van and the belts are stretching and eventually they will brake possible injury and or death. Don't know where else to go no one is listening.need help with this situation
Related recalls (1)
Wheels
On certain Mini vans equipped with alloy wheels, moisture can accumulate around the rear hub caps causing damage to the outer wheel bearing.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear hub caps free of charge. Upon inspection, some vehicles will also require replacement of the rear outer bearings and/or hub assembly. The recall began on June 13, 2005.
Frequently asked questions
Which Kia Sedona years have wheel & tire problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2004 (44), 2005 (24), 2003 (19), 2002 (13) and 2006 (12) model years. Wheel & Tire complaints make up 21% of all complaints for the 2004.
Is there a recall for Kia Sedona wheel & tire problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 05V-232 (wheels, May 19, 2005). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Kia Sedona wheel & tire problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 62,000 miles; 47% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the hub (11 mentions), followed by the tread/belt (8).
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.