How many suspension, wheels, and tire complaints does the 2013 Kia Soul have?

NHTSA lists 17 complaints in this area for the 2013 Soul, which is 3% of the 662 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2013 Kia Soul suspension or tire problems?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2013 Soul.

At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 29,269 miles.

Did any of these suspension or tire issues cause crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury linked to complaints in this area for the 2013 Soul, with no fires reported.

How does the 2013 Soul compare to other Soul years for this problem area?

The 2013 Soul's 17 complaints and 3% share are similar to 2011 and 2012, but higher in raw count than most years from 2014 onward, which mostly show fewer complaints and lower shares.

2013 Kia Soul Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 17 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2013 Kia Soul, 3% of its 662 total complaints for the year, with 2 crashes and 1 injury reported. No related recall covers this area. Median mileage at failure was 29,269.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 17; 3% of 662
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 29,269 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners report tire sidewall blowouts on the driver's side, sometimes recurring on a second tire shortly after the first failure.
Some describe rapid or premature tire wear and tires losing air pressure daily despite repeated inflation.
Several report a wobble or shimmy at highway speed traced to a bulging or bent tire or wheel.
Others describe the car skittering or fishtailing over 40 mph on bumpy roads, with the stability control activating to correct it.
A few report steering wheel play with clicking noises on each side of the play, along with a sensation of drifting over lane markings.
One owner reported OEM Nexen tires described as old stock installed on a new vehicle, later found unsafe by a tire shop.

When 2013 Kia Soul suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 30, 2014, latest Sep 22, 2025.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2014 to Sep 2025; peak Jul 2016 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2013 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, wheels, and tire complaints does the 2013 Kia Soul have?: NHTSA lists 17 complaints in this area for the 2013 Soul, which is 3% of the 662 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2013 Kia Soul suspension or tire problems?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2013 Soul.
At what mileage do these suspension and tire problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 29,269 miles.
Did any of these suspension or tire issues cause crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury linked to complaints in this area for the 2013 Soul, with no fires reported.
How does the 2013 Soul compare to other Soul years for this problem area?: The 2013 Soul's 17 complaints and 3% share are similar to 2011 and 2012, but higher in raw count than most years from 2014 onward, which mostly show fewer complaints and lower shares.