| Issue ID | 1712646 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11384543 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | FORTE |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| File date | 21/12/20 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving on highway, dashboard alerted to front end collision warnings but i was not in a collision then moments later the front driver side tire blew causing body damage to the bumper and guards, totally shredding the tire. The car has only 18,500 miles and tires were properly inflated. Normal driving use. Tires are made by kumho and the car is a kia forte. I have seen other complaints of these specific brand tires blowing out around 20,000 miles even though they are guaranteed for 70,000 miles. Unfortunately blow outs, bubbles, etc are all not covered under tire warranty or under car warranty. Very disappointing and very dangerous. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SOMERDALE, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 3KPF24AD9KEXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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