This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns 2012 Hyundai Accent equipped with nexen tires, tire line: N5000 plus, tire size: 195/50/R16, dot number: 8elvlmfr0415. The contact stated that the driver's side front tire was constantly flat with the TPMS warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the TPMS warning light was first flashing however, became constantly illuminated. The contact stated that due to the TPMS warning light flashing, the radio and dashboard lights became inoperable. The contact stated that she was unable to inflate the tire due to the valve stem issue. The contact stated that the vehicle drove rough due to the tire pressure failure. The contact called Hyundai of anderson, 1925 pearman dairy rd, anderson, SC 29625, and informed the dealer of the failure and scheduled an appointment. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to have the tires inspected for nails. The technician inflated the tires to the correct air pressure. The tire manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle and tire mileage were approximately 106,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent equipped with kumho ecsta asx tires, size 195-50-R16. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph over a railroad track, the front passenger's side tire failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where it was determined that the front passenger's side tire failed due to bubbles exhibited on the inside wall. The tire was replaced however, the replacement tire also failed while the contact was driving 50 mph. The replacement tire, which was also a kumho tire of the same size, failed due to tread separation. The tires were replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The dot number was not available. The tire failure mileage was 18,000. The vehicle failure mileage was 4,000 and the current mileage was 22,000.
I was turning a corner going to work and the front passenger tire popped. I called the roadside assistance to come take care of the vehicle. Only to learn that there was no spare tire, when I specifically asked the salesperson if there was one he stated yes. The car had to be towed to the dealers. The dealer then tells me that I must have hit something because the sidewall of the tire had a hole in it. However, I did not hit anything nor rub a curb. They are not standing behind the warranty of the tires and notified me that the tires on the vehicle are discontinued. I asked why they were discontinued and got the run around.. I asked if defective and no response.
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- Liberty , SC, USA