2011 Kia Soul Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 194 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the tires of the 2011 Kia Soul, 3% of the 194 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,000 miles. 2 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.
“I was driving to work, making a left turn into the parking lot when the front passenger tire blew. The steering wheel pulled sharply to the right and I was pulled into a curb. This caused over $1600 worth of damage to the car. There was a huge hole in the side wall of the tire and no evidence of any metal or anything in the tire. Also, the tire pressure indicator light has never come on, so I know they were at the proper PSI. I contacted the dealer when the accident happened, and was told they have no responsibility for the tires. …”
NHTSA complaint #10483323, filed 2012-11, 8,200 miles“I purchased a new set of 4 kumho tires p205/55r16 89h bsw solus xpert kh20 at 22096 miles on 10/17/2013. Within the 1st 45 days my wife was driving on a rural 4 lane hwy and the tire went down in seconds. Discount tire replaced the tire under the road hazard warranty I purchased. She did not notice hitting anything in the roadway and it was not a blow-out. The tire just quickly deflated over a hundred yards or so. Now within another 45 days I have a bulge in the other front tire. Although discount tire is offering to replace the next one under the road hazard things are not adding up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10561041, filed 2014-01, 24,000 miles“The 18 inch hankook low profile tires are a death trap in winter. I went down an off ramp sideways. On ice and snow the original manufacturer tires, hankook 18 inch tires, are absolutely awful and a threat to anyone's life driving the vehicle. Breaking in winter is especially hazardous with these tires.”
NHTSA complaint #10934767, filed 2016-12, 50,000 miles“Tl. The contact owns a 2011 Kia SOUL with nexxen tires, size 225/45 r18. The DOT was not avthe contact stated while driving 30 MPH the contact pulled the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. After stopping the vehicle the contact notice a significant amount of tread on the tire. The contact called the vehicle manufacturer and the manufacturer gave the contact the phone number to the tire manufacturer. The contact the tire manufacturer and they stated to the contact to send picture of the tires to their headquarters. …”
NHTSA complaint #10381451, filed 2011-02, 7,000 miles“The right rear passenger tire makes a clunking noise everytime I hit a bump or turn the vehicle. Feels like the axle is going to fall off. I saw that others are having or have had the same problem. Wanted to post the complaint, hoping that since it is a common issue, Kia is forced to have it fixed or reimburse us. It's obviously a problem with the make of the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10584713, filed 2014-04Related service bulletins
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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 2011 Kia Soul
45 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsEngine
24 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Kia Soul
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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