2018 Kia Soul Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 220 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,450miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the wheels of the 2018 Kia Soul, 1% of the 220 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,450 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.
“Rear right tire blew up in the middle of the highway going about 60mph with no warning (no low pressure sign), no external factors (did not run over anything). Caused the car to spin out of control, but did not hit anything. Vehicle has nexen tires.”
NHTSA complaint #11131703, filed 2018-09, 14,000 miles“Tire separation drivers side rear. June1st. Vehicle going approximately 70mph on freeway temperature was 90 f and about 60% humidity car had no spare provided with car. No accident involved.”
NHTSA complaint #11218382, filed 2019-06, 10,900 miles“Our brand new 2018 car on the market has a tire mobility kit. This kit only seals a puncture & compresses for a short term trip to a local garage. As you well know, more than a puncture can occur while driving. No spare wells ( but donuts only along with a jack at extra cost) are built to actually hold a real spare tire. There are circumstances all around this country of inadequate coverage of cell phone services, not to mention tire situations other than punctures. May I ask you how your agency consider this method of emergency repair considered safe for consumers? …”
NHTSA complaint #11082237, filed 2018-03Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 8% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 | 6 | 1% |
| 2012 | 6 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2018 Kia Soul
142 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsOther or unknown
30 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Kia Soul
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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