Spare Tire problems of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra

No spare tire, jack, or lug wrench was supplied with this car. Apparently several other manufacturers are doing the same, ostensibly to save on weight and achieve a higher mpg rating. This automobile was sold to my 21 year old daughter who had a blowout. Had she been in a dangerous situation it could easily have resulted in assault and/or death from a crime of opportunity. I have filed a complaint with the consumer protection agency and with Hyundai. Please stop automobile manufacturers from practicing this potentially criminally negligent sales practice immediately. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

2011 Hyundai Elantra. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle purchased with no spare tire the consumer stated the dealer did not disclose to him, the vehicle did not come equipped with a spare tire, jack or lug wrench.

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle did not come equipped with a spare tire, wheel, jack or lug wrench. There was a mobility kit and instructions in the owners manual on how to install the spare tire, but there was no spare in the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted who advised that they could possibly come out with an instructional spare tire kit in the future. No other information was offered. The failure mileage was 120. Updated evoq 04/26/11 updated 5/24/11.

The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle did not come equipped with a spare tire and expressed concerns over being stranded with a flat tire. An authorized dealer was notified and the contact was informed that she would have to purchase a spare tire separately. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 5.