2010 Kia Soul Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the tires of the 2010 Kia Soul, 4% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 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.
“I have my Kia SOUL 2010 since october 2009. Approximately in march 2010 I saw one of the front hankook tires had a big bubble. Then for about 3 months later; another tire in this case a rear tire had a bubble too. I spoke with maintenance dealer in puerto rico and they told me it was abuse of my part and need to replace them. In august 2010 the third tire; in front had appear with a bubble too. I am driving this car with these 3 tires with bubbles; I fear for my safety and one day one of them could burst in the highway and cause an accident and lost my life. Its weird a tire have this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10442593, filed 2012-01“The contact owns a 2010 Kia SOUL with hankook optimo tires h426, line size p205/55/r16. The contact stated that the front and rear passenger side tires developed a bulge on the side walls. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that the tires needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The tires were replaced. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 40,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10455803, filed 2012-04, 30,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Kia SOUL. The contact stated that while attempting to add air to the tire, the valve stem became detached from the wheel. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and was advised that the stem could not be replaced with out replacing the entire valve and transmitter. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there was nothing that could be done to assist. The failure mileage was 36,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10467543, filed 2012-07, 36,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Kia SOUL equipped with general exclaim uhp tires, size: 195/50/zr16. While driving 65 MPH, the TPMS warning light illuminated and the front driver side tire lost pressure. The contact noticed bubbles on the sidewall of the front driver side tire. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who confirmed the failure and also stated that there were bubbles on the inner sidewall on the front passenger side tire. The tires were replaced. The manufacturer of the tire was notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 70,000 and the tire failure mileage was 1,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10766502, filed 2015-09, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Kia SOUL with nexen class a premium tires, size p205/55 r/16 and DOT number ae8k. The contact stated the drivers side rear tire sidewall blew out on march 15, 2010 and on june 15, 2010. The contact confirmed that the front passenger side tire also began to exhibit a blister and would potentially blow out. The contact was told by the manufacturer that nothing could be done, because the tires were not under recall. The failure mileage was 16,933 for the first blow out and 21,731 for the second.”
NHTSA complaint #10407464, filed 2011-06, 16,933 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10089831May 19, 2015"tsb: voluntary service campaign - as a preventative measure, effective immediately, voluntary service campaign sc119 has been expanded to include all states. This bulletin…
- 10058126May 19, 2015Kia 2011 sorento, 2010 soul, 2010 forte : procedures to replace the tire valves stems to prevent loss of tire pressure in some vehicles. The valve stem assembly in wheels will…
- 10090004Apr 10, 2015Owner letter: dear kia soul owner - kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a voluntary service campaign to replace the tire valve stem assemblies in certain 2010 my soul vehicles…
- 10090005Apr 3, 2015"q and a: for voluntary service campaign (sc119) 2010 my forte, 2010 my soul, and 2011 my sorento replacement of the valve stem assembly"
- 10089999Apr 3, 2015Dealer parts and service manager memo: attention: all kia parts & service managers - kia motors america, inc. Is conducting a voluntary service campaign to replace the tire valve…
- 10089998Apr 3, 2015Dealer principal memo: attention: all dealer principals - kia motors america, inc. Will be conducting a voluntary service campaign, to replace the tire valve stem assemblies in…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 | 6 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2010 Kia Soul
24 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Kia Soul
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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