2016 Kia Sorento Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,261 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,650miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the wheels of the 2016 Kia Sorento, 0% of the 1,261 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,650 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.
“My 2016 had approximately 40,000 miles when it developed a shimmy on the highway. After inspection at sullivan tire, an authorized kumho dealer it was determined that 2 of my original equipment kumho krugen 235/55/19 tires were out of round and unbalanceable. All 4 tires had 6-7 32nd's of wear left. It was recommended I replace all. I replace all 4 tires and one of the replacement tires is out of round and unbalanceable. 3 out of 8 kumho krugen tires have manufacture defects.”
NHTSA complaint #11085053, filed 2018-04, 40,000 miles“Unusually rapid tire wear on front tires is going to require the 2nd replacement of all 4 tires within a 13 month period covering a total of 16,440 miles. The vset ofehicle was purchased used with new set of tires in 9/2018 (22,205 mi), by 3/2019, (31,648 mi) two tires were bald and required replacement of all 4 tires as car has all-wheel-drive.. Again, by 10/14/2019 (38.650 mi) two tires are down to < 2/32nds (safety nubs) requiring the 2nd replacement of all 4 tires within a 13 month period. All tires have been per Kia specifications and speed rating (23560r18 103h). …”
NHTSA complaint #11268655, filed 2019-10, 38,650 miles“Abnormal tire wear. Chunks of tread missing from two front tires. I am original owner of vehicle. As instructed by dealer, vehicle serviced on 5/19/17 at 15,345 miles. Service includes tire rotation and alignment. Multipoint inspection reveals tires at 7 lf 7 rf 8 lr 8 rr, brakes front 7 & 7, rear 8 & 8. On 9/18/17, at 17,972 miles, vehicle presented to dealer for recall replacement of front door handles. During this visit, vehicle inspection reveals two front tires wearing abnormally. Multi point inspections reveals 6 lf 6 rf 6 lr 6 rr. Front brakes 8 & 8, rear brakes 7 1/2 & 7 1/2. …”
NHTSA complaint #11024932, filed 2017-09, 17,972 miles“My traction control light is on along with my abs sensor light and another light indication red figure with like a stop sign only when someone in passenger seat as well as a exhaust issue my vehicle sounds loud driving out of no where”
NHTSA complaint #11678647, filed 2025-08“All 4 tires on 2016 Kia Sorento are dry rotting at very fast pace. The tires are michel8n premier ltx 235 55/r19 m&s which should last 60,000 miles. I am at 39,600 at current time. Dry rot is very apparent on each tire. I bought this vehicle brand new w tires as noted on it at Kia dealership in newport news va in 2016.”
NHTSA complaint #11253262, filed 2019-09Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 6 | 0% |
| 2015 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 8 | 1% |
| 2013 | 8 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 9 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2016 Kia Sorento
697 complaintsOther or unknown
178 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
126 complaintsBody and structure
111 complaintsElectrical system
107 complaintsSteering
81 complaintsExterior lighting
67 complaintsVehicle speed control
62 complaintsFuel system
58 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Kia Sorento
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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