2017 Hyundai Elantra: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Sep 9, 2024 · Tires · VA

Altimax RT43 205/55R16 The sidewall in the front passenger side tire has developed a very significant bulge. I have photos to confirm. I'm extremely concerned about an imminent blowout, regardless of speed, and the loss of control, significant damage to the front-right part of the car, wheel rim, and potentially causing accidents with other drivers. It hasn't yet been verified both 3rd parties (insurance, manufacturer, etc). I noticed it approximately 8/28/24 when a low-tire-pressure indicator came on on my dash. The tread is in good condition, and the tires have less than 20,000 miles on them.

Filed Jan 21, 2019 · Wheels · CA

I have a 2017 elantra sport. I check my tire pressure monthly, but noticed this last time that I lost more than the normal 1 or 2 psi. After visual inspection, both front tires have deep cracks around the majority of tires. I did some google searching and found recalls for the ventus s noble 2 back in 2016. I tried calling my local dealer, but they have not been much help, referring me to hankook. I called the hankook service line 800 426-5665, it just rings and then transfers to a voicemail that is full, and cannot take anymore messages because the mailbox is full. My tire is a hankook 225/40/18. I read online how these specific tires can cause blowout when turning even at low speeds. This is my daughters car she uses for work and college. I want to be sure she is safe as any parent would want. Although, I don't seem to be getting anywhere with either hyundai or hankook.

Filed Sep 17, 2018 · Tires, Wheels · 18,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 hyundai elantra equipped with hankook tires, tire line: venus s1 noble 2, tire size: 225/40/r18 n/a with a speed rating of 88w, dot #: 5mrl1ah4716. The contact stated that while turning into a driveway at 15 MPH, the driver's side front tire experienced a blowout. In addition, the contact stated that all three of the vehicle's tires with the exception of the passenger side rear tire, experienced severe cracking and peeling around the sidewalls. Cns car company (812 washington st, waterloo, iowa 50702 (319‑291‑7321)) was contacted regarding the failure and scheduled the contact an appointment to inspect and replaced the driver's side front tire. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no warranty coverage. The failure mileage of the oem equipment was initially 4,500. The failure mileage on the driver's side front tire and vehicle was approximately 18,000.

Filed Aug 29, 2018 · Wheels · 40,000 miles · TX

Bought car brand new, from dealer. All 4 hankook ventus s1 noble2 tires exhibit cracking and separation on sidewall of tires, inside hub and external. This is not ozone cracking. Dealership determined defective tire based on maintenance records, visual inspection and tire care. This issue is identical to one described in previous hankook tire recall from january 2016, except for tire size and dot. Hankook tires want to issue partial credit. Tires are unsafe for use as dealership mentioned one pot hole and a blowout will occur.

Filed Aug 11, 2018 · Wheels · 23,967 miles · CA · crash

I purchased a brand new 2017 hyundai elantra ex car off the lot that came stock with all nexen tires. Within the first couple of months, under 2000 miles, I noticed the tire looked like the rubber was shredding and saw sidewall bubbling. Had to pay for a new tire when the original tire had hardly any use. A couple of months later, we noticed a bubble on the rear tire, took it in to goodyear, another barely used tire was defective. While my son was driving on the freeway, a couple of weeks later, he got a flat and the whole sidewall was separated and damaged, the 3rd defective tire. Yesterday, while driving in the neighborhood on our way home, a blowout in the last of the nexen tires. Literally a hole in the sidewall. This was a new car, with new tires. All 4 manufactured tires on the car were defective. Thank god we were not killed on the freeway or harmed anyone with this hazardous brand of tire. This tire has failed, all four new tires failed. 2 images are attached. Two failed on the highway, two failed on city streets. Shame on nexen for not recalling this tire yet. I've called nexen warranty but had to leave a message.

Filed Oct 29, 2016 · Wheels · 8,000 miles · CA

I was driving 65mph on the freeway, there was no debris on the road that cars had to avoid running over. This was on the 405 freeway so if there is anything on the road chp comes to remove it because it is an incredibly busy freeway.while drivining, all of a sudden I hear a loud pop and my tire pressure indicator kights started to flash and I started to loose control of my car. I managed to control it in time to avoid crashing at 65 MPH. I pulled over and noted my tired popped and deflated. I went to big o tires and they told me this blowout was due to a manufacturer malfunction. The tire has 8,000 miles on it and it came with my brand new car in march so they are not old. I have read several people who have also experienced blowouts for no reason with their nexen tires that hyundai is using. These tires are dangerous and could have caused me my life if I hadn't reacted quickly to keep from crashing. Please do something about this before people's lives are ruined or over due to nexen

Filed Aug 11, 2016 · Wheels · 5,000 miles · GA

Purchased a 2017 hyundai elantra limited which came with nexen brand 225 45 r17 tires on it. Shortly after purchase I had to start putting air on the passenger front tire for some unknown reason. After a few weeks the leak became worse and automatically assuming I may have ran over someting I took to tire shop and discovered that there was a mall pin hole type leak on the inside wall of the tire, possibly by a seam. I took it to the dealership and they inspected and also agreed it was a defect, vehicle and tire had less than 5,000 miles prior to tire failure. Attempted to report to nexen without response.