2013 Hyundai Elantra: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Sep 9, 2024 · Airbags · NE · 1 injury

My daughter had a tire blow out which caused the passenger side airbag to deploy. A piece of trim approximately 32 inches long flew off from the passenger's side hitting my daughter in the head and causing a concussion and requiring an emergency room visit.. Hyundai performed an investigation and stated the airbags deployed like they should have but refused to acknowledge the cause of my daughter's injury and would not discuss it further.

Filed Jul 2, 2023 · Airbags, Seat belts · CA · crash · 1 injury

I had a rear tire blowout causing the car to stop rapidly causing me to hit my face on the steering wheel so hard I got knocked out . My foot pressed on the gas and I hit a parked car. And my airbags never deployed. Insurance didn't pay my claim because it wasy falt I hit a parked car. Because I was knocked out. I don't remember anything about 30 seconds before the accident. Had my airbags worked maybe I could have remembered what really happened. When the collusion center inspected my car they said a defect in the car was the cause of my accident. But the insurance already denied the claim. The yellow tab was the airbag sensor

Filed Aug 26, 2020 · Acceleration, Brakes · 88,000 miles · FL

I have experienced loss of control of this vehicle several times, including today. As I have faithfully maintained my car, I have come to the conclusion the design of the car is the issue. Specifically, when I attempt to apply the brakes, the car will not brake properly and is very hard to control. Today, I experienced the car hydroplane and thank goodness no other car was in front of me or on the side because it took me at least two minutes before I could gain control again. This occured when I made a right turn while driving about 25mph and no puddles of water were present. Early april, I had a similar incident where I had to pump the brakes several times, although my brakes were replaced a few weeks prior. Back in december 2019, I had a similar incident on the highway I-95 while driving home. I have it documented through aaa. My tire blew and the car failed to stop. I took it to my dealer and advised what happened and they insisted my tires and brakes were fine. I did some research online today and found I am not the only customer experiencing this issue. I saw several customers stating they received a recall notice, however, I have not received one. I am very concerned for my safety to the point I no longer want to drive this vehicle.

Filed Jul 17, 2019 · Tires, Wheels · 35,511 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra equipped with hankook tires, size: 205/55/r16. The contact stated that there was an air pressure leak in the tires. The vehicle was taken to dick hannah volkswagen of portland (12345 e burnside st, portland, or 97233) where all the tires were checked, but no leaks were found although wires were seen protruding from the rear driver's side tire. The contact decided to have an independent mechanic replace all four tires. They mechanic also noticed an alignment failure that would cause the tires to wear again with a possible blowout if left unchecked. The contact left a message with the manufacturer to call him back. The contact will give them a return call after speaking with the federal safety agency. The vehicle failure mileage was 35,511. The tire failure mileage, dot number, and tire line were unknown.

Filed Aug 2, 2018 · Airbags · 121,000 miles · MA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2013 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the rear driver side tire blew out. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle. The contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle and collided with the guardrail. None of the frontal air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact was injured and transported to the hospital by ambulance. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow lot. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 121,000.

Filed Jun 15, 2017 · Tires · 90,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra equipped with primewell valera touring ii tires, size: 205/55/r16 (na). While driving approximately 80 MPH, the steering wheel began to severely shake and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle spun around and came to a stop. The rear driver side tire began to smoke. The contact noticed that the tire thread had torn and caused the tire wall to cave inwards. The contact had a certified mechanic replace the tire with a spare. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The dot number was unknown. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 90,000 and the approximate tire failure mileage was 39,000.

Filed Feb 27, 2016 · Wheels · 7,800 miles · MD

I am the original owner of a 2013 elantra gt. Around february 4, 2016 I hit a pothole, on maryland route 175, due to road work combined with inclement weather. A disturbing sound on the right side of the vehicle occurred after contact with the pothole. Upon inspection of the tires and rims all seemed well. On february 24, 2016 (after being stationary since the incident), a large golf ball size bulge appeared on the right front tire and a smaller one on the rear right tire. The tires have only 7,815 miles on them. Due to the bulges in both right tires I fear a blowout could occur in one or both tires, losing control of the car, before safely being driving the 15 miles in city traffic to the dealership.

Filed Oct 28, 2015 · Tires · 19,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra equipped with hankook optimo h426 tires, size: p205/55r16. After inspecting the tires, the contact discovered that the tread was prematurely worn. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the tires needed to be replaced. The tires were replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle and tire failure mileage was 19,000. The dot number and VIN were unavailable.

Filed Jul 8, 2015 · Wheels · 12,000 miles · OH

* first occurrence: hit pot hole on highway, driver side front tire blows and rim bent. Replaced rim/tire at dealership. *second occurrence: mid-year 2014 slow leak in front passenger tire, dealership sealed/plugged. *third occurrence june 2015 hit small dip in parking lot. Two days later tire sensor light came on. Added air. Two days later, tire sensor light came on again. I added air to this tire 5 times in 8 days. Also noticed bulge in front passenger tire. Took to dealership. Both tires need replaced and car has under 40,000 miles. The tires are hankook omni 60,000 mile tire.tires are 215/45r17. I have never had the issue with tires that I am having with this car which is 2 years and 9 months old. After reading several reviews for this size tire on this car at http://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-t35968_ds499866, many people have had same/similar problems with wheels/tires. The danger seems to be from a 17 inch rim on this car when it should be a 15 or 16 inch rim. I am concerned about the safety of driving this car after all the reviews and complaints I have read with this size wheel on this car. To change out the wheel/rim and add 4 new tires I am looking at well over $1200 in cost. I should still be driving with the original tires on this car and still have sufficient tread, not dealing with blowouts, bent wheels, leaking tires, and bulging tires. It is not the tire but the tire/wheel ratio that causes this road hazard with the wheels/tires and this is how the car is manufactured from hyundai! Many people have contacted them and complained about this issue but hyundai says it is the tire manufacturer. It doesn't matter what brand of tire you put on this car the wheel/tire ratio is what causes the danger and problems. Hyundai needs to be held accountable for the manufacturing of the vehicle in this way.

Filed Mar 29, 2015 · Tires · TX

Sidewall failure 2 front tires!! Nexen cp 671 - dot = 8eok macl 3812 - size = p215/45r17 87h m+s - tires came on 2013 elantra from dealership. Dealership has performed all maintenance since purchase. On 3-26-2015 dealership service dept noticed a large crack in the sidewalls which went all the way around on both sides of the tires. Tread wear is minimal. Simply a sidewall failure. Fortunately it was discovered prior to a front tire blowout.

Filed Jan 9, 2015 · Tires · 16,300 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai elantra equipped with hankook optimo h426 tires, size: p205/55r16. While driving at approximately 70 MPH, the contact could feel a vibration in the tires. The vehicle was driven to a dealer where the tires were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle and tire failure mileage was 16,300. The dot was not available.

Filed Nov 23, 2014 · Wheels · 2,100 miles · NY

I had just owned my brand new 2013 hyundai elantra limited for 6 months when I hit a small pothole while crossing a bridge and the passenger side front tire blew out and the rim got dented as well. I have owned it now for 1.5 years and have had 2 blown tires and 3 dented rims in total, all from minor potholes that had never given me any type of issue with any of my previous vehicles. I'm 39, never speed and a careful driver, I had never had this issue before. Dealership says it's because of bad new york city roads and that they are not aware of any problems but I think that the 17 inch rim and low profile tires that the elantra limited comes with are not really compatible with the cars stiff suspension. I don't know what I'll do now, I might have to spend over 1,000. Dollars to buy new 16 inch rims and larger profile tires, I don't think this is fair after paying top dollar for a new vehicle.