The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent SE. The contact stated that while traveling 50 mph, he drove into a pothole which caused the passenger front tire to blow. The vehicle did not come equipped with a spare tire but rather a tire sealant. The hole was too large for the sealant to be effective, leaving the contact stranded. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure and current mileages were 1,000.

- Fountain Hills, AZ, USA

I purchased a 2012 Hyundai Accent 5 door 03/02/21012 and discovered after the purchase there was no spare tire just a repair kit. I was not told before the purchase. Who would even think that a spare was not included. This is a safety issue especially if you are on the side of the road in the dark and it's inclement weather. The tire kit instructions are hard to understand. I contacted Hyundai and my secretary of state to complain about the safety issue. Hyundai's explanation was it was for better mileage and the dealer told me that Hyundai now makes a spare for the 2012 elantra for a price and the spare for the Accent is in process, once again for a price. It will be an option. I have also contacted my aaa because if I get a flat they will have to use the kit or tow me, for a price, to the nearest dealer. Better mileage is great but so isn't safety.

- Gorham, ME, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the vehicle did not come equipped with a spare tire. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the vehicle was not equipped with a spare tire for economical reasons. The failure mileage was 5.

- Vancouver, WA, USA