Hyundai Elantra Tires Problems
Owners have filed 167 complaints with NHTSA about tires problems on the Hyundai Elantra across 26 model years. The 2013 model year has the most (55). The words owners use most often: “tires tire” (11% of reports).
- 167tires complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 49%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Tires tire: mentioned in 19 of 167 complaints (11%)
- Front driver: mentioned in 13 of 167 complaints (8%)
- Equipped hankook: mentioned in 12 of 167 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do tires problems happen?
Based on 107 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 167 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 6 an injury.
Hyundai Elantra tires complaints by model year
| Model year | Tires complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Elantra | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2023 Elantra | 4 | 4% | 20,000 |
| 2020 Elantra | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2019 Elantra | 2 | 1% | 63,270 |
| 2018 Elantra | 2 | 1% | 14,600 |
| 2017 Elantra | 5 | 1% | 26,004 |
| 2016 Elantra | 2 | 1% | 134,000 |
| 2015 Elantra | 3 | 1% | 17,000 |
| 2014 Elantra | 4 | 1% | 1,900 |
| 2013 Elantra | 55 | 4% | 10,500 |
| 2012 Elantra | 16 | 2% | 14,190 |
| 2011 Elantra | 12 | 3% | 24,000 |
| 2010 Elantra | 2 | 1% | 61,060 |
| 2009 Elantra | 3 | 1% | 20,000 |
| 2008 Elantra | 5 | 2% | 27,500 |
| 2007 Elantra | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2005 Elantra | 3 | 2% | 70,714 |
| 2004 Elantra | 3 | 2% | 7 |
| 2003 Elantra | 8 | 3% | 24,500 |
| 2002 Elantra | 10 | 3% | 55,253 |
| 2001 Elantra | 4 | 1% | 85,143 |
| 2000 Elantra | 8 | 4% | 34,012 |
| 1998 Elantra | 3 | 5% | 95,000 |
| 1997 Elantra | 4 | 3% | — |
| 1996 Elantra | 3 | 3% | 98,000 |
| 1995 Elantra | 2 | 2% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists tires for the Hyundai Elantra. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Elantra equipped with Waterfall Tires, Tire Line: Eco Dynamic, Tire Size:195/65/R15, DOT Number: 48AEYUEN. The contact stated that while performing an oil change on the vehicle, the contact discovered that the steel belt was exposed on the front driverâs and front…
Wife was driving home last night at 35 mph front left passenger tire completely came apart car is almost brand new car only has 8466 miles on it same as tire can send pics and video of tire Also contacted stivers hyundai out of Columbia South Carolina were vehicle was purchased new with current…
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…
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Elantra equipped with Kumho Tires, Tire Line: Solus, Tire Size: 205/55/R16, DOT Number: 1K2LMYAY. The contact stated that when his daughter started the vehicle in the driveway, she felt that the vehicle was riding low on the driver's front tire side. The contact…
Bridgestone Turanza Quiet Track Tires bought 2 April 2023, and 2 in July 2023 at Discount Tire.I has to replace all 4 today with than half (20,000) of the 80,000 mile tread wear. A ripoff and dangerous. I was notified by sales rep that Bridgestone knows these tires are not for the hot climate. I…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Hyundai Elantras have tires problems?
No. NHTSA has 167 owner complaints about tires for the Hyundai Elantra. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Hyundai Elantra tires?
No recall currently lists tires for this vehicle.
What do owners say about tires problems on the Hyundai Elantra?
The most frequent phrase is “tires tire”, in 19 of 167 complaints, followed by “front driver” (13).
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