2013 Kia Sorento Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 983 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the tires of the 2013 Kia Sorento, 1% of the 983 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,400 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.
“While drive at slow speeds of about 5 to 10 MPH there is a ticking/squeaking from the right front. It goes away at higher speeds. I have been in to the dealer 4 time, reported it to Kia corp. And the regional office called to tell me they are aware of the noise, it is a part issue, that over 30% of this model made in 2013 have the problem and they are working on a solution. That was several days ago. If they know there is a problem then they should be made to recall the cars and replace the parts in question.”
NHTSA complaint #10511802, filed 2013-05, 982 miles“All 4 tires (kumho solus kl21 p235/65r17 103t m+s) on my 2103 Kia Sorento are showing signs of cracking in the sidewall. The tread depth on the tires is still good. The cracking is very concerning.”
NHTSA complaint #10682711, filed 2015-02, 51,000 miles“Tires are Douglas Touring, and Sceptor. Those options were not available. I bought a set of tires that belongs to two different brands. Three from Douglas/Goodyear tires and one is Sceptor all from Walmart. They are supposed to have 50000 miles and 45000 miles respectively. When I took for car service, two different service mechanics mentioned that two of the tires have already reached 2/32. Originally, two tires were bought in June 2023, third tire is July 2024, and fourth tire in Jan 2025. There was already an issue with a tire that led to replacement earlier this year. …”
NHTSA complaint #11706458, filed 2025-12“The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sorento equipped with kumho solus kl21 tires, size 235/60/18. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the front end of the vehicle and the steering wheel started shaking erratically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The mechanic stated that the vehicle needed an alignment and a wheel balance. The manufacturer was not notified. The DOT number was not available. Updated 10/29/13”
NHTSA complaint #10543490, filed 2013-09, 14,400 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Kia Sorento equipped with kumho solus tires, size: 235/60r/18 (na). The vehicle was taken to an unknown Kia dealer where it was diagnosed that the tread separated inside the front passenger tire. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that it was not attributed to NHTSA campaign number: 18t004000 (tires). The vehicle failure mileage was unknown. The tire failure mileage was 3,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11093207, filed 2018-05Tires: 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 2013 Kia Sorento
498 complaintsElectrical system
116 complaintsBody and structure
91 complaintsOther or unknown
90 complaintsBrakes
88 complaintsExterior lighting
70 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
69 complaintsAir bags
60 complaintsFuel system
38 complaintsSeats
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
31 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Kia Sorento
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.
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