2013 Kia Soul Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 668 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,616miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the tires of the 2013 Kia Soul, 1% of the 668 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,616 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.
“I was driving on a highway when, without any provacation, the two tires on the drivers side blew out the sidewall. Hole was the size of a 50 cent piece. This happened again on march 26, 2014. We were driving on a highway and the rear tire on the driver's side blew out the sidewall again. Mileage was 36,646.”
NHTSA complaint #10575704, filed 2014-03, 26,616 miles“P 195 / 65 R 15 There seems to be an issue with the tires (4) staying inflated My safety was put at risk because vehicle wobbles when I get to a certain speed and I have to constantly put air in the tire daily The problem has been reported to carmax in Stockbridge GA The mechanic has inspected the tires I did not get any warnings about the tire pressure until after I put the spare on the vehicle then the low tire pressure sensor came on the date is unknown”
NHTSA complaint #11529875, filed 2023-07“The contact owns a 2013 Kia Soul. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the check engine and TPMS warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone, where DTC: P0420 was retrieved. The contact was informed that the failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V120000 (Engine, Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the repair was not covered under the recall and that an engine inspection was required as part of a diagnostic test. …”
NHTSA complaint #11769689, filed 2026-10, 190,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Kia SOUL equipped with nexen cp662 tires, size: p195/65r15. While driving 60 MPH, a loud noise was heard coming from the tires. The contact pulled the vehicle to the shoulder where it was discovered that the rear driver side tire blew out. The contact replaced the tire; however, the front driver side tire blew out a week later. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the tire belt failed. The tire was replaced. The tires were the original equipment. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10887481, filed 2016-07, 22,000 miles“Submission from re NHTSA safety complaint on Kia SOUL 2013 the consumer stated while driving, the right front passenger tire went flat. The wheel and rim were bent. The dealer stated, the consumer must have hit something in the road. However, the consumer disputed that notion, stating there was a recall on cadenza wheels, as they were prone to cracking, if a pothole was hit.”
NHTSA complaint #10654390, filed 2014-11Tires: 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 2013 Kia Soul
286 complaintsSteering
154 complaintsBrakes
99 complaintsElectrical system
71 complaintsOther or unknown
63 complaintsEngine cooling
45 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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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