How common are suspension, wheels, and tire complaints on the 2010 Kia Forte?

NHTSA has 31 complaints in this area for the 2010 Forte, which is 14% of the 221 total complaints filed for that model year — the highest share of any Forte year in the data.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Kia Forte's wheels or tires?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2010 Kia Forte.

At what mileage do these tire and wheel problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure for this complaint area on the 2010 Forte is 53,500 miles, though several owners reported issues far earlier.

What specific tire problems do 2010 Kia Forte owners report?

Owners describe sidewall bubbling or separation on the original Goodyear Eagle LS2 tires, sudden highway blowouts, uneven inside-edge wear, and corroded valve stems or TPMS retaining nuts that cause rapid air loss.

Did any of these tire issues lead to crashes?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries tied to this complaint area for the 2010 Kia Forte.

2010 Kia Forte Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 31 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2010 Kia Forte, 14% of its 221 total complaints that year — the highest share of any Forte model year. Owners most often report sudden tire failures and corroded valve stems/TPMS hardware, with a median failure mileage of 53,500. There are no related recalls for this area.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 31; 14% of 221 complaints
All complaints this year: 221
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 53,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Sidewalls separate or develop bubbles on original-equipment Goodyear Eagle LS2 tires, sometimes with very low mileage on the tire.
Tires suddenly lose air or blow out at highway speed, in some cases causing loss of control.
Front tires wear unevenly on the inside edge even when a dealer alignment check reads within specification.
Valve stems and TPMS sensor retaining nuts crack or corrode, causing rapid air loss and tire damage.
TPMS warning light repeatedly illuminates due to slow leaks or unit failures that recur after dealer service.

When 2010 Kia Forte suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 10, 2009, latest Oct 25, 2025.

31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2009 to Oct 2025; peak Jun 2013 (4).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2010 Kia Forte

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Forte model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20090 (0%)
201031 (14%)
20114 (3%)
20128 (3%)
20139 (5%)
201422 (5%)
20154 (2%)
20169 (7%)
20178 (3%)
20185 (4%)
20195 (3%)
20202 (3%)
20213 (4%)
20224 (15%)
20238 (13%)
20242 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are suspension, wheels, and tire complaints on the 2010 Kia Forte?: NHTSA has 31 complaints in this area for the 2010 Forte, which is 14% of the 221 total complaints filed for that model year — the highest share of any Forte year in the data.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Kia Forte's wheels or tires?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2010 Kia Forte.
At what mileage do these tire and wheel problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure for this complaint area on the 2010 Forte is 53,500 miles, though several owners reported issues far earlier.
What specific tire problems do 2010 Kia Forte owners report?: Owners describe sidewall bubbling or separation on the original Goodyear Eagle LS2 tires, sudden highway blowouts, uneven inside-edge wear, and corroded valve stems or TPMS retaining nuts that cause rapid air loss.
Did any of these tire issues lead to crashes?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries tied to this complaint area for the 2010 Kia Forte.