Tire Related Problems of the 2011 Kia Motor Optima

Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 2011 Kia Motor Optima.

Table 1. Tire related problems of Kia Motor Optima

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire Bubble problems
1
Tire problems
1

Tire Bubble problem #1

Defective tires - after 2 flat tires it was discovered that all 4 had the same defect - bubbling and separation inside the tire shoulder, after appx 17k miles with proper installation and tire pressure. Was offered the same tires at a reduced cost. Declined and purchased a different brand.

Tire problem #2

Received a NHTSA recall notice regarding my kia Optima tires, NHTSA campaign id number:13t009. Yokohama tire corporation is recalling certain 7. 50r16ry215 tires manufactured 01/01/2006 through 08/01/2011. I have a 2011 kia Optima with tires made by hankook/kumho/nexen tires. Are these part of a recall? the dealer fuccillo kia, 404 ne pine island, cape coral, florida, 33909 where I purchased the car says he is not aware of a recall. Are my car tires part of a recall?.


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