2017 Kia Forte Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 305 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the wheels of the 2017 Kia Forte, 2% of the 305 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 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.
“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”
NHTSA complaint #11289366, filed 2019-12, 27,933 miles“I was driving my car at 60 MPH on the freeway when I experienced a spontaneous rear right tire blowout. There were no potholes. I didn't hit anything. The service department at the dealership could find no cause. They said it was a fluke .”
NHTSA complaint #11123087, filed 2018-08, 20,000 miles“I was going 65mph on highway, when all of sudden, I heard a loud pop anf car started shaking. The hazard light came on and low tire pressure as I was trying to carefully exit hwy. My driver side tire was completely busted. This is the second tire that has blown. Last year it was my front passenger tire. I bought this car new and it only had 12miles on it when purchased. My car curreny had less than 20 000 miles on it. ..in both events, I did not run over anyything nor observed any potholes or uneven road.”
NHTSA complaint #11205314, filed 2019-05, 19,959 miles“Was going over a set of rr tracks and the drivers side tire blew. Had car towed to Kia dealer that I purchased vehicle from in march of 2017. After inspection I learn from the Kia dealer the wheel/rim had cracks in it, they tell me they believe the car was sold to me this way. I do have wheel and tire warranty package. Kia is flat refusing to fix other damages to the vehicle. Plastic liner in fender well, a TPMS sensor and one other thing I forget what the service department said to me it was. …”
NHTSA complaint #11120871, filed 2018-08, 30,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11140483, filed 2018-10, 20,000 milesWheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 | 6 | 4% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 11 | 2% |
| 2013 | 5 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 17 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2017 Kia Forte
145 complaintsOther or unknown
49 complaintsElectrical system
47 complaintsExterior lighting
44 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Kia Forte
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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