2014 Kia Forte: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Aug 17, 2015 · Tires · 29,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia forte equipped with nexen cp521 tires, size: p215/45r17 (na). While driving approximately 15 MPH over a pothole, an abnormal noise was heard from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front passenger side tire was blown out. The tire was replaced. On another occasion, while driving approximately 10 MPH, the contact could feel a vibration in the tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front driver side tire had a blister on the inner sidewall and needed to be replaced. The tire was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 29,000 and the tire failure mileage was 12,000. The dot number was unavailable.

Filed Mar 10, 2015 · Tires · 11,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2014 kia forte equipped with nexen tires, tire line: cp671, tire size p215/45/17, and dot number: 8e0kaehl3913. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the rear driver's side tire exploded as the tire pressure monitoring warning light illuminated. The contact was able to maneuver to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the residence. In addition, the rear passenger's side tire exhibited a medium size bubble on the tire sidewall. The two defective tires were not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate tire and vehicle failure mileage was 11,000.

Filed Jan 27, 2015 · Body, Seats · 4,000 miles · OH

Vehicle was involved in a random shooting causing the vehicle to have driver side door panel, window, seat, and side view mirror song with driver side back seat windows. Also public service announcement of recall for 2014 kia forte heating,air systems under the hood car does not blow out of all vents.

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Tires, Wheels · AZ

Blowout front passenger side.

Filed Jul 20, 2014 · Body · 12,483 miles · NJ

The front bumper is falling down. I bought the car in september and its had a blow out on the right back tire,and the bumper is falling down. Kia said the clips on both sides were breaking. They don't want to fix it under warranty!!!! They said it had to be my fault. How can that be??? There is no way I did anything to make the clips fall off!!! Its $1,000 to have it fixed. I have had a lot of problems with this car in just under a year old.

Filed Jun 12, 2014 · Body, Tires · 8,000 miles · CA

Tire blowout front driverside.

Filed Jun 12, 2014 · Body, Tires · 15,000 miles · CA

Blowout front passenger side.

Filed Jun 12, 2014 · Body, Tires · 26,000 miles · CA

Blowout rear passenger side.

Filed Apr 13, 2014 · Wheels · 82 miles · NJ

Vehicle lacks a spare tire, and it was not disclosed at time of purchase, nor does it state this fact in any of its published sales literature or web site publications. Kia customer service was contacted (800‑333‑4542. Lonnie, ext. 45804, [xxx]) on numerous occasions and claimed there was not any need for a spare. Customer service indicated that a 'donut spare', as provided on their other vehicles, is not available, yet, and has no delivery date scheduled. Their mobility kit (tire inflation) will not work on tire cuts and blow outs. The kit usefulness date is one year. The kit is dangerous to operate, especially if one is a senior and disabled. In addition, use of the kit will ruin the tire pressure monitor installed in the tire and void the entire warranty. Kia provides and delivers a full spare tire, rim and tool kit in other markets, namely australia and new zealand, at not extra cost. A full spare tire, equal to the oem provided wheels on the delivered vehicle should be provided as a safety measure and make the vehicle fully functional. *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)