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TiresPart report

2015 Kia Forte Tires Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 262 total for the year
Median mileage
10,800miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the tires of the 2015 Kia Forte, 1% of the 262 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,800 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2015 Kia Forte equipped with nexen cp671 tires, size: p195/65r15 (na). While driving approximately 25 MPH, the front and rear driver side and beads separated from the rim. The tires were not replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN and DOT number were unknown. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was 21,500.”

NHTSA complaint #10925374, filed 2016-11, 21,500 miles

“The contact owns a 2015 Kia Forte equipped with nexen n5000 tires, size: 215/45zr/17 (na). While driving 40 MPH, the front passenger side tire experienced a blowout. The vehicle was able to be pulled over to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where they confirmed the blowout and diagnosed that the tire pressure sensors and the tire needed to be replaced. The tire was replaced; however, the contact noticed that both the front and rear driver side tires had bubbles. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was approximately 100.”

NHTSA complaint #10839863, filed 2016-03, 100 miles

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Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202214%
202134%
202011%
201911%
201832%
201611%
201521%
2014123%
201311%
201221%
201121%
20102310%

Other parts of the 2015 Kia Forte

Engine
160 complaints
Other or unknown
31 complaints
Electrical system
29 complaints
Air bags
23 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
17 complaints
Brakes
16 complaints
Exterior lighting
13 complaints
Fuel system
10 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 Kia Forte

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology