Wheel & Tire complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 8% | — |
| 2024 | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% | 1,000 miles |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% | 0 miles |
| 2019 | 4 | 3% | 5,000 miles |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% | 14,000 miles |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% | 6,000 miles |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2015 | 7 | 1% | 22,000 miles |
| 2014 | 10 | 1% | 37,000 miles |
| 2013 | 9 | 1% | 27,000 miles |
| 2012 | 8 | 2% | 28,000 miles |
| 2011 | 10 | 5% | 24,000 miles |
| 2010 | 10 | 7% | 36,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
While driving on the freeway, last month mid to late Feb, My steering wheel started spinning in one direction,. The control arm on the right side of the vehicle came off of the car's right front wheel and I skidded to the side of the road at approximately 65 to 70 miles per hour. Fortunately, there was not an accident. The control arms were replaced and there were no further incidents. Regardless, given the multiple engine recalls and problems with the Kia Soul 2019 2.0 plus, I have no confidence in it's integrity to the safety standards set. This is not only related to the car, but mostly due to the behavior of the company in its continued efforts to otherwise resist compliance with engine replacement after my mechanic both viewed rod bearings seeing they may impose some risk. (see previous complaint)
The size of the tire is 235/45 R18 94V I was driving my car in my neighborhood and all of a sudden my tire went flat. I took it to be repaired and it's blown out on the side and can't be repaired. I have on a little over 14,000 miles on my car and have had regular maintenance. I don't think my tire should have blown.
Rear right tire blew up in the middle of the highway going about 60mph with no warning (no low pressure sign), no external factors (did not run over anything). Caused the car to spin out of control, but did not hit anything. Vehicle has nexen tires.
Our brand new 2018 car on the market has a tire mobility kit. This kit only seals a puncture & compresses for a short term trip to a local garage. As you well know, more than a puncture can occur while driving. No spare wells ("but donuts only" along with a jack at extra cost) are built to actually hold a real spare tire. There are circumstances all around this country of inadequate coverage of cell phone services, not to mention tire situations other than punctures. May I ask you how your agency consider this method of emergency repair considered safe for consumers? This system of safety should take highest priority! Someone needs to address this inadequate approach to the problem.shame on your negligence!!!
We drove the car for 5900 miles when we noticed a bubble on the side wall for one of the tires. The tires are kumho solus ta31. We contacted the USA rep and were directed to a sears autocenter for an inspection. We were told that the sears centre will open the claim for us. Te seras center did not opened the claim and issued a report without any details about the condition of the tire. We made a second call to the kumho rep and got the run around about going to the center without a claim opened. They opened finally a claim and they suggested to go to a Kia dealership. We voiced our concern about losing time and work hours, not talking about using a car that May be unsafe to drive. We are concerned that another tire May exhibit the same issue if they are from the same series?! We are not satisfied with the way that kumho honored the warranty they issued for these tires. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul equipped with kumho solus tires, size: p205/65r16 (na). The contact stated that there was a large bubble on the front driver's side tire. The contact was concerned that the tire could blow out. The vehicle was driven slowly to car pros Kia (18835 beach blvd, huntington beach, ca 92648, [phone]) where it was diagnosed that the failure was common; however, they did not want to repair the tire. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The dot number and VIN were unknown. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was 18,000.
I was coming out of a red light intersection and when I tried turning to the left the car would not turn and kept going straight. It turned minimally and hit the curb scratching the 2 passenger side wheels (front and back). No airbags were deployed as I was only at maybe 20-30mph. As the car aligned with the road again I notice the steering is 90% impaired. I still manage to drive home as there were very few cars on the road but the car would randomly sometimes, very strongly veer to the right or left, making it extremely dangerous. I remember there was a recall letter I had received and when I got home I checked it out and it described exactly what had happened to me: "the pinion plug which secures the pinion gear to the steering gear assembly May loosen due to the use of adhesive with insufficient bonding strength during assembly. …
Tl* the contact leased a 2016 Kia Soul equipped with nexen tires, tire line: cp671, tire size: 205-60-r16(na), dot number:021320s2wr2. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the passenger side front tire experienced a blowout. The contact temporarily lost control of the vehicle and struck the curb three times before the vehicle came to a halt. There was no injuries sustained. The spare tire was placed on the vehicle and the vehicle was taken to michel tire plus (750 nw washington blvd, hamilton, oh 45013, [phone]) to have a new tire replaced. The contact was informed that the steel belts on all the remaining tires were separated and all the tires needed to be replaced. The contact stated that two tires were replaced. Jeff wyler fairfield-Cadillac Kia Nissan (5815 dixie hwy, fairfield, oh 45014, [phone]) was notified of the failure. …
Frequently asked questions
Which Kia Soul years have wheel & tire problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2010 (10), 2011 (10), 2014 (10), 2013 (9) and 2012 (8) model years. Wheel & Tire complaints make up 7% of all complaints for the 2010.
Is there a recall for Kia Soul wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for any Kia Soul model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Kia Soul wheel & tire problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 26,000 miles; 75% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the pressure monitoring and regulating systems (4 mentions), followed by the sidewall (1).
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.