Kia Motor Sorento owners have reported 38 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (24 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire pressure monitoring system (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire Valve problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems |
I went for my regular wheel alignment last week and was told my tires need to be replaced - the tread was down to 3/32. I only have 30000 miles on the vehicle. I called continental and was told the tires are considered a "performance" tire and therefore have no tread warranty. Read details...
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. Read details...
I have the kumho crugen premium kl33 235 60 r18 tires. They came with the kia Sorento. I was driving down the freeway and the car started shaking and I pulled over to see the tire with only 16 thousand miles on them with the sidewall cut through around the whole tire, thread seperation. Read details...
The contact owns a 2007 kia Sorento. While operating the vehicle, the front driver side tire sensor illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the valve stem was faulty and needed to be replaced. Read details...
The contact owns a 2005 kia Sorento equipped with hankook tires, line dynapro as, size: p245/70/r16. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the front driver side tire blew, causing the wheel to become damaged. The contact stated that the tire was a replacement. The dot number was unavailable. Read details...