Wheel & Tire complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% | 7,000 miles |
| 2019 | 2 | 0% | 31,000 miles |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% | 12,000 miles |
| 2017 | 2 | 0% | — |
| 2016 | 6 | 0% | 39,000 miles |
| 2015 | 7 | 1% | 55,000 miles |
| 2014 | 11 | 1% | 69,000 miles |
| 2013 | 13 | 1% | 51,000 miles |
| 2012 | 6 | 1% | 65,000 miles |
| 2011 | 13 | 1% | 51,000 miles |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2008 | 7 | 3% | 57,000 miles |
| 2007 | 8 | 5% | 2,000 miles |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% | 30,000 miles |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% | 111,000 miles |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% | 77,000 miles |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% | 61,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
My traction control light is on along with my abs sensor light and another light indication red figure with like a stop sign only when someone in passenger seat as well as a exhaust issue my vehicle sounds loud driving out of no where
Abnormal tire wear. Chunks of tread missing from two front tires. I am original owner of vehicle. As instructed by dealer, vehicle serviced on 5/19/17 at 15,345 miles. Service includes tire rotation and alignment. Multipoint inspection reveals tires at 7 lf 7 rf 8 lr 8 rr, brakes front 7 & 7, rear 8 & 8. On 9/18/17, at 17,972 miles, vehicle presented to dealer for recall replacement of front door handles. During this visit, vehicle inspection reveals two front tires wearing abnormally. Multi point inspections reveals 6 lf 6 rf 6 lr 6 rr. Front brakes 8 & 8, rear brakes 7 1/2 & 7 1/2. Service adviser suggest alignment. Service adviser reports vehicle alignment only needed minor adjustment, not significant to produce the wear and apparent loss of tread presenting on two front tires. …
- I was driving down 55 mph. on dark, busy highway in Sarasota, Florida (Fruitville Rd.) at approximately 6:15 a.m. on Friday, January 23, 2025. - Suddenly, without warning, the sidewall of the rear passenger side tire completely blew out in a perfect circle around the entire outside of edge. - The tire is currently available for inspection. - The Goodyear dealer claims that the blowout was caused due to underinflation. However, the tread pattern of the tire shows no signs of underinflation. - Since this is my wife's car, I check the tire pressure every other Sunday evening knowing that she'll be driving it to work the next day. - Had there been heavier traffic, the blow out could have caused a major accident if someone was following closely behind me. - The car's TPMS sensors weren't illuminated to indicate there was any low tire pressure.
Rear Coupler parts. Yes it is available for inspection on request. My safety was put at risk, #1 the rear wheels lock when turning, and makes a horrendous noise whilst turning. I live in a snowy state so this is very dangerous to have wheels lock up and have tires shredded. This is my third set of wheels as we just figured out the issue (coupler) this could cause accidents and hurt/injure/cause serious bodily harm to others. I have tried reaching out to the dealership but they said it is out of warranty and the dealership gave an outrageous quote. They have not inspected it but it has been reported to them. The vehicle has been inspected by a mechanic and confirmed it is the coupler, while steering and shredding the tires. There were no lights or warning signals, it just happened while turning.
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the traction control, ABS and the tire pressure warning lights remained illuminated. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, the power steering inadvertently deactivated and the steering wheel would become difficult to turn in either direction. During the failure, the power steering, battery, and air bag warning lights were illuminated. The cause of the failures was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were both notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Kia Sorento. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), traction control and TPMS warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
We were driving on highway at 120 kmh. The road was smooth and we had no error/service dash lights illuminated. Suddenly we heard a loud bang and we lost total control of the vehicle. We (hit) slid onlong the concrete highway which prevented the car from flipping and entering oncoming traffic. Our terrifying experience lasted about 8 seconds until we came to a stop. We were fortunate that we were not crashed into by nearby traffic. The original manufacturer alloy rear left wheel shattered. I have pictures of the wheel. The wheel totally separated from the hub. The tire was in good condition and we didn't hit any bumps or pothole. I notified KIA about this issue with reference # [redacted]
ABS Traction System and Wheel Speed Sensor - My Sorento has driven only around 37000 miles and has been maintained well on a regular basis. Recently, I noticed tpms sensor light on, and took it for oil change while also asked the service provider to check the tire pressure. The service center personnel identified two tires on the passenger side having lower tire pressure and refilled air, which addressed the tpms sensor light. However, the following day while I was getting ready to take my daughter for a doctor visit, I noticed the abs, traction light and slope align assist sensors being on. While running an OBD2 scanner test on it, it turned out to be an issue with left rear wheel speed sensor. Though my car has gone past the warranty, I have not driven much as can be seen by the miles. …
Related recalls (2)
Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Telluride and 2026 Sorento vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS).
Remedy: Dealers will replace the spare wheel and tire assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.
Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2022 Sorento and Telluride vehicles. The vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect spare tire which, when installed, can impair the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the traction control system (TCS).
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the spare tire, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542.
Frequently asked questions
Which Kia Sorento years have wheel & tire problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2011 (13), 2013 (13), 2014 (11), 2007 (8) and 2008 (7) model years. Wheel & Tire complaints make up 1% of all complaints for the 2011.
Is there a recall for Kia Sorento wheel & tire problems?
Yes — 2 recalls, including 25V-745 (temporary/emergency spare tire, Oct 30, 2025); 22V-509 (temporary/emergency spare tire, Jul 19, 2022). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Kia Sorento wheel & tire problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 52,000 miles; 50% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the pressure monitoring and regulating systems (9 mentions), followed by the hub (2).
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.