2007 Kia Sorento Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 154 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,208miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 2007 Kia Sorento, 3% of the 154 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,208 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 2007 Kia Sorento. While operating the vehicle, the front driver side tire sensor illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the valve stem was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who also discovered that the upper and lower ball joints were faulty and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 112,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10853828, filed 2016-04, 112,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Kia Sorento. Three days after purchasing the vehicle, the air bag light illuminated, which indicated that the passenger side air bag was deactivated. While driving between 40-45 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and jerked. When the vehicle is stopped at a stop sign or a red light, the exterior lights shut off. The contact has had to strike the dashboard in order to get the air conditioning to work. In addition, none of the windows will roll down. The blinkers, turn signal, and cruise control do not work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10235319, filed 2008-07, 600 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that the instrument panel indicated that the pressure in the driver side front tire was low. The contact attempted to check the pressure with his tire pressure gauge, but it released the air out of the tire. The contact noticed that the valve stem was bent. He spoke with Kia roadside service who referred him to kunho, the tire manufacturer. Kunho stated that they were only responsible for the tire and not the valve stem. The current and failure mileages were 2,394.”
NHTSA complaint #10202909, filed 2007-09, 2,394 milesTires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 0% |
| 2013 | 7 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 6 | 0% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2007 Kia Sorento
58 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsElectronic stability control
18 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Kia Sorento
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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