How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Kia Soul?

NHTSA lists 17 complaints in this area for the 2011 Kia Soul, which is 9% of the 194 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2011 Kia Soul suspension or tire problems?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2011 Kia Soul.

At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported complaints is 38,200 miles.

Did the 2011 Kia Soul suspension issues cause any crashes or injuries?

Yes. NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 2 injuries linked to the Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for this model year.

How does the 2011 Soul compare to other years for this problem area?

The 2011 Soul's 9% share of complaints in this area is higher than most later years, such as 2012 through 2016, which range from 1% to 3%.

2011 Kia Soul Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 17 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2011 Kia Soul, 9% of that year's 194 total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 38,200 miles. No related recalls are on file, and the issue included 3 crashes and 2 injuries.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 17; 9% of 194
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 38,200 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden tire sidewall failure or blowouts, including a front tire that burst and pulled the steering wheel sharply, causing a crash.
Owners describe tire tread separating or bubbling on the sidewall shortly after purchase, sometimes blamed on driving characteristics by the dealer.
Several owners describe a clunking or rattling noise from the rear suspension over bumps, later traced to loose or retorqued rear control arm bolts.
One owner reported the front passenger suspension collapsing at 50 mph, causing the wheel to go under the car and a full loss of steering control.
Owners mention non-standard wheel sizes causing the TPMS valve stem to break inside the wheel, triggering constant tire pressure warnings.
Owners criticized the factory-fitted 18-inch tires for poor grip on ice and snow, describing loss of control on an off-ramp.

When 2011 Kia Soul suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 10, 2011, latest Jan 22, 2019.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2011 to Jan 2019; peak Feb 2011 (1).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2011 Kia Soul

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Soul model year

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

201012 (9%)
201117 (9%)
201214 (3%)
201317 (3%)
201413 (1%)
201510 (1%)
20169 (1%)
20178 (3%)
20184 (2%)
20194 (3%)
20202 (1%)
20215 (2%)
20221 (1%)
20231 (2%)
20241 (3%)
20251 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Kia Soul?: NHTSA lists 17 complaints in this area for the 2011 Kia Soul, which is 9% of the 194 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2011 Kia Soul suspension or tire problems?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2011 Kia Soul.
At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported complaints is 38,200 miles.
Did the 2011 Kia Soul suspension issues cause any crashes or injuries?: Yes. NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 2 injuries linked to the Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for this model year.
How does the 2011 Soul compare to other years for this problem area?: The 2011 Soul's 9% share of complaints in this area is higher than most later years, such as 2012 through 2016, which range from 1% to 3%.