6.1

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,698 miles

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problem #8

Mar 012021

Sonata

  • miles
I purchased (4 tires) 205/65R16 Sumitomo HTR A/S P02 for my vehicle in January 2019. In the past few months I-€™ve noticed a constant rumbling noise from the rear while driving. I have had my vehicle serviced for an inspection and oil change. Each time I received no recommendations during the multipoint inspections related to my tires. The last time I took it in I mentioned that I planned to purchase new tires and the mechanic looked at me strangely. He measured that my tire thread were at a 6 and he could not see any visible defects. Once the tires were rotated the noise moved from the back to the front. There is clearly a defect with the tire and it is out of warranty to be replaced.

- Bethlehem, PA, USA

problem #7

Oct 252018

Sonata

  • 68,900 miles
Brand new tire with 500 miles on it suffered catastrophic failure. Sidewall blew out and completely disconnected from the tread and the bead. I have pics.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #6

Jun 192015

Sonata

  • miles
Kumho tires installed as original equipment wear prematurely. Tires were worn to 4/32 at 12,000 miles. New tire were installed and the car has been transformed. While the original tire may meet whatever applicable standards exist they were inadequate for the 2013 Sonata.

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

problem #5

Jun 122013

Sonata

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V434000 (power train). The contact stated that the gear shifter failed to shift completely and that the tires were constantly losing air. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Accokeek, MD, USA

problem #4

Nov 032014

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 14,000 miles
2013 Hyundai Sonata gls consumer is experiencing noises coming from tires the consumer believed there was an design issue. The consumer believed the flat spots could reach a point where the tires would become susceptible to blowing up and causing significant damage. He also stated, there was an issue with the suspension.

- Mashpee, MA, USA

problem #3

Apr 012014

Sonata 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 8,686 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 51 mph, the steering became unstable and the vehicle vibrated and veered from left to right. The failure occurred daily. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unknown. The consumer stated while driving at any speed, he had to continually tweak the steering wheel to keep it from drifting from side-to-side. The repair shop stated the vehicle was within factory specs and no adjustment was needed. The consumer also stated there a rumbling and vibration noise coming from the tires, but the dealer refused to rotate the tires. Updated 11/26/14

- Honesdale, PA, USA

problem #2

Jul 152014

Sonata

  • miles
Premature tire wear. Car has 11,500 miles. Tire wear as measured by the dealer is 5/32 rear and 4 /32 front. Neither dealer or tire manufacturer kumho thinks this is an issue or is willing to take any action. Both claim tire wear is not warrantied. Tires should not wear out this quickly and it seems obvious that the tires are not properly specified for this car, 2013 Hyundai Sonata.

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

problem #1

Jan 022014

Sonata

  • 10,000 miles
Poor traction control in snow conditions. Unable to stop car for a red light. Unable to get up a small incline with out fishtailing.

- Reading, MA, USA