We have classified the 10 complaints from 2014 Kia Forte about TIRES into the following categories.
2014 kia forte. consumer writes in regards to cracks in vehicle tires between treads. consumer has different vehicle complaint in artemis. *smd
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia forte equipped with nexen cp521 tires, size: p215/45r17 (na). while driving approximately 15 mph over a pothole, an abnormal noise was heard from the front passenger side of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front passenger side tire was blown out. the tire was replaced. on another occasion, while driving approximately 10 mph, the contact could feel a vibration in the tire. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front driver side tire had a blister on the inner sidewall and needed to be replaced. the tire was replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate vehicle failure mileage was 29,000 and the tire failure mileage was 12,000. the dot number was unavailable.
Tl*the contact owns a 2014 kia forte equipped with nexen tires, tire line: cp671, tire size p215/45/17, and dot number: 8e0kaehl3913. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the rear driver's side tire exploded as the tire pressure monitoring warning light illuminated. the contact was able to maneuver to the side of the road. the vehicle was towed to the residence. in addition, the rear passenger's side tire exhibited a medium size bubble on the tire sidewall. the two defective tires were not replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate tire and vehicle failure mileage was 11,000.
Three of the four oem tires that came on my vehicle have needed replacement due to damaged sidewalls. the oem tires are 16 inch nexen cp671 205/55r16 tires, and my vehicle currently has less than 23,000 miles on it. the first tire (front passenger) developed a weak external sidewall on or about 12/31/13, with 7,000 miles on the vehicle. i replaced this with a nexen cp671 205/55r16 oem tire. the second tire (rear driver side) developed a weak internal sidewall on or about august 15th, 2014, with 14,500 miles on the vehicle. i replaced this with a nexen cp671 205/55r16 oem tire. the third tire (rear passenger side) developed a weak external sidewall on or about february 25th, 2015, with 22,200 miles on the vehicle. this time, i replaced all four tires with a different brand. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia forte. after the vehicle was started, the tire pressure monitor system warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the tire pressure sensor assembly needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the tire pressure sensor assembly was replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 10,000. ..updated 11/02/15*bf failure mileage 15,000 customer has sent letter to kia corporate. as of 10/27/15 customer has not heard from the company and negligence by kia almost caused the customer to lose their life on the hwy. updated *4/13/18jb *tr
Blowout rear passenger side. *tr
Blowout front passenger side. *tr
Blowout front passenger side. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia forte equipped with four nexen cp671 tires, size p215/45r17. while driving at an unknown speed, the front passenger side tire developed a blister and eventually flattened. the contact replaced the tire with the same model, but experienced the same failure. the cause of the failures was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 40.
Tire blowout front driverside. *tr
Three of the four oem tires that came on my vehicle have needed replacement due to damaged sidewalls. the oem tires are 16 inch nexen cp671 205/55r16 tires, and my vehicle currently has less than 23,000 miles on it. *tr the first tire (front passenger) developed a weak external sidewall on or about 12/31/13, with 7,000 miles on the vehicle. i replaced this with a nexen cp671 205/55r16 oem tire. the second tire (rear driver side) developed a weak internal sidewall on or about august 15th, 2014, with 14,500 miles on the vehicle. i replaced this with a nexen cp671 205/55r16 oem tire. the third tire (rear passenger side) developed a weak external sidewall on or about february 25th, 2015, with 22,200 miles on the vehicle. this time, i replaced all four tires with a different brand.