We have classified the 3 complaints from 2013 Kia Sorento about TIRES into the following categories.
All 4 tires (kumho solus kl21 p235/65r17 103t m+s) on my 2103 kia sorento are showing signs of cracking in the sidewall. the tread depth on the tires is still good. the cracking is very concerning. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento equipped with kumho solus kl21 tires, size 235/60/18. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the front end of the vehicle and the steering wheel started shaking erratically. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the mechanic stated that the vehicle needed an alignment and a wheel balance. the manufacturer was not notified. the dot number was not available. updated 10/29/13 *cn
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 kia sorento equipped with kumho solus tires, size: 235/60r/18 (na). the vehicle was taken to an unknown kia dealer where it was diagnosed that the tread separated inside the front passenger tire. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that it was not attributed to nhtsa campaign number: 18t004000 (tires). the vehicle failure mileage was unknown. the tire failure mileage was 3,000.
While drive at slow speeds of about 5 to 10 mph there is a ticking/squeaking from the right front. it goes away at higher speeds. i have been in to the dealer 4 time, reported it to kia corp. and the regional office called to tell me they are aware of the noise, it is a part issue, that over 30% of this model made in 2013 have the problem and they are working on a solution. that was several days ago. if they know there is a problem then they should be made to recall the cars and replace the parts in question. *tr