2018 Kia Optima Tires Problems
1 owner-reported tires complaint from NHTSA data
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Complaints
Nov 2020 – Nov 2020
Date Range
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (1)
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Filed: Nov 2020
ON NOVEMBER 7 WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY IN SC I HAD A CATOSTROPHIC FAILURE IN MY FRONT LEFT TIRE AT 55 MILES PER HOUR. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO EXIT SAFELY AND GET MY VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. THE TIRE WAS FILLED TO MANUFACTURER PSI AND WAS DRIVEN ONLY 13,151 MILES. THE SIDEWALL WAS BLOWN OUT. I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING TO CAUSE THIS FAILURE THE TIRE IS A KUMHO 215 R17 94 V. MY VEHICLE IS A 2018 KIA OPTIMA S. I BELIEVE I SHOULD HAVE A FULL REPLACEMENT FOR THIS FAILURE.
NHTSA #: 11373638
Other 2018 Kia Optima Issues
Engine (96)Power Train (18)Exterior Lighting (9)Electrical System (27)Service Brakes (7)Structure (6)Steering (12)Air Bags (8)Seat Belts (2)Fuel/propulsion System (3)Vehicle Speed Control,engine (6)Suspension,engine,lane Departure (1)Visibility/wiper (1)Electronic Stability Control (esc),service Brakes (1)Forward Collision Avoidance (1)