2010 Kia Forte Tires Problems

“I was on the interstate passing an 18 wheeler. My rear passenger side tire blew. The tire caused me to make a sharp right hand turn which threw me under the 18 wheeler. The truck went over the passenger side. I was then thrown into oncoming traffic then into the median. The vehicle is totaled - the air bags did not deploy.”

“The TPMS light came on. Within three miles I pulled into a service station to check my tire pressure and discovered that my driver's side rear wheel tire stem was cracked and leaking air. This is the second time a stem on this car has cracked. In both cases I had not hit any potholes or did anything to cause this damage. Kia forums report that this seems to be a problem with Kia fortes and souls.”

“I have had 3 tire pressure monitor stems crack and disappear into the tire causing a flat at 3 separate occasions. The first time was at 38,000 miles, the last 2 were at 76,000 and within a week of each other. I called Kia but they stated I have to have Kia examine them. The first time Kia told me that this just happens and charged me $200. I went to mavis tire the 2nd time and they replaced it for $83. I called Kia today after the 3rd time and they told me to go to the dealer.”

“I was driving home, the low air pressure indicator turned on, and I stopped at a gas station to put air in the tires. I noticed that one of the tps on the rear wheel was cracked. Once I tried to remove the plastic valve stem cover, the valve stem broke releasing all air in the tire. I put the spare on, then contacted dealer. Dealer states that I need to purchase new tps, as the sensor will not break on its own. Car has 35k on it, still has factory warranty, however, this item is not covered.”

“On july 31, 2014 I was driving 65mph when rear passenger TPMS sensor gave way causing tire to lose pressure quickly. The back end of the vehicle kicked sideways and then became hard to steer. Rear tire was shredded and tire sensor in pieces. Replaced all four tires twice since buying the vehicle in 2011 due to TPMS indicator light on. First time, on nov. 7, 2011 replaced all four tires. Tpms light continually came on and had to be reset by tire shop. Tires cupped so bad we had to replace all four again. Second time, on oct. …”