2011 Hyundai Elantra: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Oct 12, 2022 · Steering, Suspension · UT

I have had broken shocks and struts on my 2011 Hyundai Elantra Liminted, currently 69000 miles 2 times, once replaced by dealership 2nd done by BIG O Tires in Salt Lake, I did not have a breakdown, my tire blew the first time 12/26/2015, currently was caught by general tire mainainance. This must be some kind of a defect due to have them replace them so often. 2 incidents 12/26/2015 and 10/12/2022. I take very very good care of my car. I have read the issues of prior. Please contact both Murdock Hyundai Murray Utah & Ken Garff Salt Lake City Utah and Big O downtown Salt Lake City.

Filed Oct 18, 2018 · Suspension · 89,000 miles · RI

On sunday, may 20th, 2018 at around 2:00 p.m. I was driving through warwick city park with my wife and son. Upon approaching a speed bump, I slowed to about 5 to 10 MPH. Immediately after going over the speed bump my tire blew out and the car shook violently. I was towed via flatbed to new england tire car care centers on warwick ave, warwick, ri. The mechanical inspection findings were as follows: flat tire on front passenger side ripped off the rim cause by fractured coil spring. New england tire replaced the struts/coil springs and tire. The total bill was $1,400.99. On july 5th, 2018, I discovered that hyundai preformed a safety recall on 28,157 cars with the same issue that occurred to my vehicle. The recall was named 'recall #133' and began on january 6th, 2016. I was never notified of this recall. A quote from hyundai recall #133 stats: 'consequence: if a front coil spring fractures, it may contact the tire, possibly puncturing it, increasing the risk of a crash.' the summary of the recall states that 'hyundai motor america is recalling certain model year 2011 elantra vehicles manufactured november 12, 2010, to march 31, 2011.' this is a total of 140 days including 28,157 vehicles. My vehicle is a hyundai elantra 2011 manufactured on: april 16th, 2011. I realized that the reason my vehicle was not included in recall #133 was that I missed the end date (march 31, 2011) by 16 days. I believe my vehicle should have been included in this recall given the reasonable fact that my front coil spring fractured, contacted the tire, and punctured it just as hyundai recall #133 states which affected 28,157 other vehicles. I filed a small claims civil suit against kyung soo lee, ceo of hyundai motor america. When the orange county sheriff's office attempted to serve the court summons, hyundai motor america stated that they do not allow services to employees onsite.

Filed May 18, 2018 · Suspension · 99,300 miles · VA

Drivers side front coil spring collapsed. No recall notice on this but see plenty of chatter on the web of similar complaints. Fortunate that it did not puncture tire but rubbed on inside of tire causing concern of future blowout so replaced front coils and struts and tire!

Filed Apr 23, 2015 · Wheels · 15,000 miles · NJ

On numerous occasions the tires blow out or get a large bulge in the sidewall. And the rims also bend. The littlest pothole or bump will cause this to happen. This is because of a poor design by hyundai . These low profile wheels and tires don't belong on this car as the suspension is way too stiff for these wheels and tires. It doesn't matter what brand of tire I put on the car the same thing still keeps happening.,blow out after blowout.this is a huge safety concern. Someone could get killed from these tires so easily blowing out. Something has to be done. Please help me with my problem. The problem is the 17 inch alloy wheel with the low-profile tire not having much cushion between the road and the rim and the really stiff suspension.

Filed Aug 9, 2014 · Tires, Wheels · 24,500 miles · NY

My tires have developed bulges after only 24000 miles of use. I have the following, original tires: p214/45r17 my tires have significant and dangerous bulges, which can lead to dangerous driving and blow outs. If this is characteristic of all tires in the set, I'd like to be reimbursed for a set of tires that do this, their installation, and the decreased fuel efficiency that will come from having smaller tires. I imagine all three would presently (2014) amount to about $2500. Here is a url with a discussion of the complaint: http://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-t35968_ds499866?actionmessages=your+answer+has+been+posted.

Filed Apr 7, 2014 · Tires, Wheels · 78,000 miles · ME

Have had several issues with tire wear on the 17 inch tire provided with the 2011 elantra limited. Every other tire set I have purchased for other vehicles would last 40-50k miles or more, but with this car, I was only getting ~25k miles per set. I was on my third set of tires(not discount tires, three different brands as well) with only ~78k miles when the rear passenger tire had a sidewall blowout. I was fortunate to have purchased a spare (the dealer lied and told me it had a spare when I purchased the car). However, I was traveling out of town with family and this caused several hours of delay as I had to find another tire place to purchase a new tire for the long trip. I was also fortunate that the blowout occurred while getting onto the highway, so my vehicle speed was not high and I was able to pull off the road.

Filed Jul 16, 2013 · Tires · 24,000 miles · MD

No spare tire, jack, or lug wrench was supplied with this car. Apparently several other manufacturers are doing the same, ostensibly to save on weight and achieve a higher mpg rating. This automobile was sold to my 21 year old daughter who had a blowout. Had she been in a dangerous situation it could easily have resulted in assault and/or death from a crime of opportunity. I have filed a complaint with the consumer protection agency and with hyundai. Please stop automobile manufacturers from practicing this potentially criminally negligent sales practice immediately. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 3, 2012 · Tires · 5 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle did not come equipped with a spare tire and expressed concerns over being stranded with a flat tire. An authorized dealer was notified and the contact was informed that she would have to purchase a spare tire separately. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 5.

Filed Oct 22, 2011 · Suspension · 3,200 miles · IL

I have had the same issue with my hyundai elantra 2011 tires contipro r17. First incident happened when I hit a 4 inch pothole and for some reason the air escaped the tire and had to call a tow in truck. The dealer replaced my tire for only $321 (am I lucky ha ha). Now it is october and another problem with the back passenger tire hit a much smaller pothole and the tire blew out. What is going on? These tires are made out of bubble gum. My ford contour 1997 drove through the grand canyon and tires lasted for 80 thousand miles with no problems. I hope they replace those things before someone gets hurt....... Thanks