Spare Tire problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima

Two problems related to spare tire have been reported for the 2012 Kia Motor Optima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the 2012 Optima.

1 Spare Tire problem

Failure Date: 02/18/2012

The contact owns a 2012 kia Optima. The contact noticed that the vehicle was not equipped with a spare tire and could be hazardous if the contact was left stranded if there was a blow out. The contact was concerned that if there was a blow out while there were occupants in the vehicle, the tow truck would not accommodate the other passengers. The dealer advised the contact to purchase a spare tire. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but failed to offer any assistance. No repairs were performed. The current and the failure mileages were 7,200.

2 Spare Tire problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2011

There is no spare tire and only a inflation kit. A blowout of the sidewall cannot be repaired with this kit. Could be stranded and harm done to the owner. How could it be legal and safe to allow manufacturers to not include a spare tire???.


Other Tire related problems of the 2012 Kia Motor Optima

Tire Bubble problems
3
Spare Tire problems
2
Tire Bulge problems
1


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