Hyundai Sonata Tires Problems
Owners have filed 142 complaints with NHTSA about tires problems on the Hyundai Sonata across 26 model years. The 2011 model year has the most (27). The words owners use most often: “tire pressure” (14% of reports).
- 142tires complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 43%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.
- Tire pressure: mentioned in 20 of 142 complaints (14%)
- Tires size: mentioned in 15 of 142 complaints (11%)
- Valve stem: mentioned in 9 of 142 complaints (6%)
- Rear driver side: mentioned in 8 of 142 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do tires problems happen?
Based on 101 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 142 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Hyundai Sonata tires complaints by model year
| Model year | Tires complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sonata | 1 | 33% | — |
| 2024 Sonata | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2022 Sonata | 1 | 1% | 500 |
| 2019 Sonata | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2018 Sonata | 4 | 1% | 17,275 |
| 2017 Sonata | 3 | 0% | 18,250 |
| 2016 Sonata | 3 | 0% | 87,500 |
| 2015 Sonata | 4 | 0% | 16,000 |
| 2014 Sonata | 3 | 0% | 27,004 |
| 2013 Sonata | 9 | 0% | 10,000 |
| 2012 Sonata | 12 | 1% | 16,683 |
| 2011 Sonata | 27 | 1% | 23,800 |
| 2010 Sonata | 5 | 1% | 28,000 |
| 2009 Sonata | 6 | 1% | 24,450 |
| 2008 Sonata | 8 | 2% | 24,500 |
| 2007 Sonata | 8 | 1% | 53,805 |
| 2006 Sonata | 8 | 1% | 18,650 |
| 2005 Sonata | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2004 Sonata | 3 | 1% | 36,258 |
| 2003 Sonata | 7 | 4% | 30,355 |
| 2002 Sonata | 10 | 3% | 49,875 |
| 2001 Sonata | 4 | 2% | 90,426 |
| 2000 Sonata | 5 | 2% | 122,000 |
| 1999 Sonata | 6 | 5% | 51,434 |
| 1997 Sonata | 1 | 2% | — |
| 1996 Sonata | 1 | 4% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Tires:temporary/emergency spare tire
Model years: 2002, 2003
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a traction control system (tcs), if the t125/70d-15 compact spare tire is installed on a front wheel position, the tcs may inadvertently activate beginning at speeds of 20 mph.
Risk: Inadvertent activation of the tcs will cause automatic application of the brake at the wheel where the compact spare tire is installed. Inadvertent brake application could cause overheating and damage to the brake, and may prevent the vehicle from being driven at speeds above 20 mph, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the spare tire with a new larger diameter t125/80r-15 compact spare tire and a new tire pressure label will be installed on the driver's door to provide information applicable to the t125/80r-15 compact spare tire. Vehicles produced from november 15, 2002 through december 16 2002, already contain t125/80r-15 compact spare tires, will only require new tire pressure labels. Owner notification began june 30, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Factory OEM Michelin Primacy All Season Tires (tire size 215/55R17) on a front-wheel drive 2024 Hyundai Sonata SEL with the 2.5L gasoline engine. At around 4,000 it had issues momentary issues with keeping traction in the rain when starting to accelerate after being stopped before regaining…
When backing into my parking spot the front driver side tire blew at the side wall. Then a few weeks late the Rear driver side tire started to bubble at the same spot and was showing signs that it was getting ready to blow. The first one was immediately replaced under Kumho's warranty and then the…
Tire blew out at low speed near residential area on the tire sidewall in a square shape approximately 3inches wide and 3inches long on each side. The blown out square area is still attached from the outer tire area like an open flap. The sidewall failed four inches in from the outer edge and ripped…
P205 65 R16 Blizzak tires were purchased in December 2023, online and I had them installed same week. I spoke to the employee who stated as long as I rotated the tires at 5,000 miles, I can drive them all year. I went to Discount tires on Saturday to have my tires checked since I was sliding in the…
I own a 2019 Hyundai Sonata with an original manufacturer set of 205/65 R16 95H Kumho Solus TA31 tires on it. I noticed around a month ago that all 4 of the tires have cracks in between the treads, mostly on the outer and inner treads of the 4 tread areas. These cracks are all around and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Hyundai Sonatas have tires problems?
No. NHTSA has 142 owner complaints about tires for the Hyundai Sonata. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Hyundai Sonata tires?
Yes: 1 safety recall list tires. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about tires problems on the Hyundai Sonata?
The most frequent phrase is “tire pressure”, in 20 of 142 complaints, followed by “tires size” (15).
Other Hyundai Sonata problems
- Engine problems (4,702)
- Steering problems (2,363)
- Air Bags problems (2,045)
- Electrical System problems (1,975)
- Structure problems (1,066)
- Power Train problems (1,050)
- Exterior Lighting problems (1,013)
- Service Brakes problems (901)
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