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2013 Kia Sorento Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 23 suspension, wheels & tire complaints for the 2013 Kia Sorento, about 2% of its 981 total complaints for the year. Two crashes and no fires or injuries are tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 55,500. No related recalls exist for this component.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
23
2% of 981
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
55,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners report a sudden loud bang followed by total loss of vehicle control while driving at highway speed.
  • A ticking or squeaking noise from the right front is described at slow speeds of about 5 to 10 mph, going away at higher speeds.
  • Some owners say the vehicle arrived from the factory with an improper front camber setting, leading to abnormal tire wear and poor handling.
  • The front end and steering wheel are described as shaking erratically around 30 mph, with dealers finding the vehicle needed an alignment and wheel balance.
  • Owners report sidewall cracking on all four tires even though tread depth remained good.
  • Tread separation inside a front tire is described, with the dealer stating it was not covered under a related tire recall campaign.

When 2013 Kia Sorento suspension complaints were filed

First complaint May 13, 2013, latest May 10, 2026.

2013 Kia Sorento suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2013Jun 2014Dec 2017Dec 2019Sep 2021Feb 2025Jan 2026
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2013 to May 2026; peak Sep 2013 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2013 Kia Sorento

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Sorento model year

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

  1. 20101 (33%)
  2. 201165 (4%)
  3. 201225 (3%)
  4. 201323 (2%)
  5. 201426 (3%)
  6. 201510 (1%)
  7. 201618 (1%)
  8. 20174 (0%)
  9. 20182 (1%)
  10. 20194 (1%)
  11. 20203 (2%)
  12. 20210 (0%)
  13. 20224 (2%)
  14. 20230 (0%)
  15. 20241 (2%)
  16. 20251 (1%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does the 2013 Kia Sorento have?
NHTSA lists 23 complaints in this area for the 2013 Kia Sorento, which is 2% of the 981 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Kia Sorento's suspension or tires?
No related recalls are listed for the suspension, wheels & tires area on the 2013 Kia Sorento.
Have suspension or tire problems on the 2013 Sorento caused crashes?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes tied to this problem area for the 2013 Sorento, with no fires or injuries reported.
At what mileage do suspension or tire problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheels & tires complaints on the 2013 Sorento is 55,500 miles.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.