Kia Forte tire blowout problems

Filed Oct 13, 2026 · Electrical, Wheels · FL · fire

Front left tire blew out, plastic liner became shredded due to it. Beneath that plastic liner sits the main electrical wiring harness which rubs against the wheel creating sparks leading to total engine fire and failure

Filed Oct 6, 2026 · Steering · 600 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2023 Kia Forte. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the steering wheel was loose and was difficult to turn. Due to the failure, the vehicle unexpectedly swayed from left to right. The contact stated that the vehicle felt as if it was floating on water. The vehicle was taken to several dealers but was not diagnosed. The dealer stated that the failure might be associated with a tire failure. The tires were rotated, and an alignment was performed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was scheduled for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by telephone and by email, and a case was opened. The contact requested a goodwill assistance to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 600.

Filed Jul 22, 2021 · Tires · VA

With less than 40,000 miles on the car/tires, one of the front tires blew on the highway. Discovered it blew out on the side wall and metal was showing, took the car in and had the tire replaced. We did not keep that tire because we didn't realize it was not an isolated incident. About 2 weeks later the same thing happened to the other front tire. Took the car in to have the other 3 replaced and was informed that one of the rear tires was in the same condition and we are lucky it didn't blow out on us. The car has only been inspected by the tire shop and we kept the tires this time for inspection of anyone that can help file some sort of recall or claim. There is still a good amount of tread on the tires. This could very well have caused serious injury or death to my family!

Filed Dec 22, 2020 · Wheels · 18,500 miles · NJ

While driving on highway, dashboard alerted to front end collision warnings but I was not in a collision then moments later the front driver side tire blew causing body damage to the bumper and guards, totally shredding the tire. The car has only 18,500 miles and tires were properly inflated. Normal driving use. Tires are made by kumho and the car is a kia forte. I have seen other complaints of these specific brand tires blowing out around 20,000 miles even though they are guaranteed for 70,000 miles. Unfortunately blow outs, bubbles, etc are all not covered under tire warranty or under car warranty. Very disappointing and very dangerous.

Filed Oct 13, 2020 · Tires · 19,500 miles · PA

I needed to take my car in to the mechanic to repair a tire that had a nail in it. While repairing the tire, I asked him to also check the tread of the tires. He preceded to tell me that the treads were still good, but what concerned him was the tread separation, cracking, and dry rot that the tires had. He said they definitely need replaced but not because of tread. He told me to look in to it because he felt they were defective.

Filed Feb 24, 2020 · Engine · 72,000 miles · MA

I've had my car maintenance done regularly. It only has 72k miles on it. I've only used synthetic oil. My car started making a ticking sound. And has stalled out on my 1 time. I took it for its routine oil change. (noticed the oil was dirty, very dirty and it should not have been that bad) after the oil was changed, the ticking kept getting louder. Brought it to a shop. He told me def internal. Could be a cam, a crank or something else. Just found out too that with oil changes, do not use eith fram or aftermarket filters. I've only ever had places use the fram filters. There is a black filter that should be used because the others just blow out from the oil pressure. That would've been good to know.

Filed Dec 16, 2019 · Wheels · 27,933 miles · LA

On two occasions I have had the tires blowout on my vehicle. Once while driving and the other occasion while my vehicle was parked in the garage and had not been moved for three days. My vehicle only has 27,000 miles and hardly any thread wear. The tires are kumho 205/r16 55

Filed Aug 6, 2019 · Wheels · 34,000 miles · IN

The belt in the drivers rear tire separated having to be replaced being under 3 years old this is not the only 2016 kia forte lx this has happened to I've read several complaints on the internet that has happened to other owners

Filed May 30, 2019 · Wheels · 19,000 miles · GA

April 2018, I purchased the kia forte from bulldog kia-athens ga. Two weeks later the tire sensor light came on. The kia was driven to the bulldog constantly. Air pressure checked each time. Aptil 10, 2019 the tire sensor light came on, passenger front tire blewout and damaged rim while in motion.the car was towed from winder hwy: winder ga to bulldog kia. Thr car set over 30 days. I involved gainsco my auto insurance on april 24, 2018. There was damaged done to my car prior to filing an insurance claim. When the gainsco adjuster called on april 27, the service manager said that he couldn't locate my car. The adjuster arrived at bulldog kia. The adjuster said that my car was in a wreck because the added damage while car was parked in bulldog kia's lot. May. 1st, I personally had my car towed from bulldog kia. Cost one was $533 paid at bulldog kia may 1st, 2019. Upon removal, the rear passenger rim was bent and pulled away from the tire. 76 auto repair repaired passenger rear rim and tire: test driven kia, srnsor came on: checked driver rim and tire-rear front rim was cracked-and was repaired. Cost two $434.00 paid may 26, 2019. I was without transportation over 30 days and have photos and receipts.

Filed Oct 15, 2018 · Wheels · 20,000 miles · CA

I experienced 2 spontaneous tire blowouts, on 8/25/18 and 10/4/18. I had had the tires rotated and checked on 8/23/18. Nexen has not responded to my numerous attempts to get this resolved.