| Issue ID | 1460672 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11085053 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 08/03/17 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2016 had approximately 40,000 miles when it developed a shimmy on the highway. After inspection at sullivan tire, an authorized kumho dealer it was determined that 2 of my original equipment kumho krugen 235/55/19 tires were out of round and unbalanceable. All 4 tires had 6-7 32nd's of wear left. It was recommended i replace all. I replace all 4 tires and one of the replacement tires is out of round and unbalanceable. 3 out of 8 kumho krugen tires have manufacture defects. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 40000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PLYMOUTH, MA |
| VIN pattern | 5XYPKDA58GGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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