Wheel Problems of Kia Motor Sorento

Kia Motor Sorento owners have reported 64 wheel related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common wheel problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel (62 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel cover/hubcaps (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Kia Motor Sorento

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel problems
62
Wheel Cover/hubcaps problems
2

Recently reported Wheel problems of Kia Motor Sorento

The Wheel problem

As per a consumer affairs article, hub assembly and wheel speed sensors should be covered by power train and/or relevant warranty that comes with kia. In 2021, after an oil change, certain sensors on the dashboard started showing up, and the dealership informed me that the wheel speed sensor and   Read details...

The Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem

Hubcaps have 3/8" gap between rim and hubcap. Have tried weekly sinse may to get kia to fix the problem. This air space at highway sppeds could cause un stable steering and wheel bearing wear.   Read details...




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