Table 1 shows one common tire related problems of the 2022 Hyundai Tucson.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems |
Brand/model: bridgestone alenza as ultra size: 235/60r17 dot code: 1w281aau11925, w281aau1025, w281aau14124, w281aau10525 purchase date: July 28, 2025 I am reporting a catastrophic and unpredictable treadwear failure on a set of four (4) bridgestone alenza as ultra tires (80,000-mile warranty / 800 utqg). Despite professional maintenance, these tires have degraded to a legally bald and unsafe state (2/32") in less than 8,000 total miles. The tires exhibited a sudden "melting" effect. On October 31, 2025 (odo: 28,330), a third-party inspection verified a safe tread depth of 9/32" with even wear. However, by February 20, 2026, the tires had dropped to 3/32", and by March 20, they reached 2/32". This represents a loss of 7/32" (70% of usable tread) in only ~3,800 miles. This rapid, non-linear degradation creates an emergency safety hazard, as the tires lost wet-weather traction and hydroplaning resistance in less than 30 days between service checks. Maintenance history: the vehicle (2022 Hyundai Tucson) has a documented history of proper care: professional alignment: September, 2025 (insurance-certified). Tread verification: October 31, 2025 (confirmed 9/32" and even wear). Rotation service: February 20, 2026 (performed at 7,500-mile interval). The failure is global across all four tires, including the non-driven rear axle, indicating a fundamental rubber compound defect. Retailer (costco)has denied warranty support, citing "rapid wear" as a non-covered issue, despite the tires failing 72,000 miles before their engineered lifespan. This defect leaves the consumer on the road with unsafe, bald tires that failed without warning.
Kumho crugen hp 71 101h 235 55 r19 warranted tire life: 65,000 miles failed 32,000 miles (estimated) 3 out of the 4 original tires failed on vehicle under 50% through normal life of tire. • according to 2 different tire departments including dealership in which car was purchased, 3 out of 4 original tires failed due to broken belts. • a blowout can cause loss of control of vehicle, leading to possible injury or death not only for vehicle inhabitants, but for other vehicles and/or pedestrians as well. • problem reported to 2 different facilities including lithia Hyundai new port richey, florida where vehicle was purchased with these tires as oe original equipment. • issue was reported place of purchase: lithia Hyundai new port richey, florida (oe original equipment) • issue was reported lithia corporate office including legal department and chief operating officer. Legal customer relations representative stated: "corporate will not be able to assist you further at this time. Corporate found your warranty has expired for your tires. . . " • issue was reported kumho tire USA warranty department • kumho warranty representative stated "that the process must be started with the dealership selling the tires. " • issue was diagnosed by original dealer, lithia Hyundai of new port richey as broken belts on 3 out of 4 tires. • issue was diagnosed by sam's club new port richey as broken belts on 3 out of 4 tires. Diagnosis was completed through a "run-out test". 4 new tires of different brand installed. Ono warning lights or messages overy small vibration occurred around 32,000 miles. Oaround 33,000 miles estimated, took vehicle in for oil change and rotate & balance. At this time, the vibration had progressed to a more severe vibration with pulling to the right. Oaround 33,700 miles took vehicle back in to inform them of very severe vibration.
Kumho crugen hp 71 101h 235 55 r19 warranted tire life: 65,000 miles failed 32,000 miles (estimated) 3 out of the 4 original tires failed on vehicle under 50% through normal life of tire. I do have tires in my possession. • according to 2 different tire departments including dealership in which car was purchased, 3 out of 4 original tires failed due to broken belts. • a blowout can cause loss of control of vehicle, leading to possible injury or death not only for vehicle inhabitants, but for other vehicles and/or pedestrians as well. • problem reported to 2 different facilities including lithia Hyundai new port richey, florida where vehicle was purchased with these tires as oe original equipment. • issue was reported place of purchase: lithia Hyundai new port richey, florida (oe original equipment) • issue was reported lithia corporate office including legal department and chief operating officer. Legal customer relations representative stated: "corporate will not be able to assist you further at this time. Corporate found your warranty has expired for your tires. . . " • issue was reported kumho tire USA warranty department • kumho warranty representative stated "that the process must be started with the dealership selling the tires. " • issue was diagnosed by original dealer, lithia Hyundai of new port richey as broken belts on 3 out of 4 tires. • issue was diagnosed by sam's club new port richey as broken belts on 3 out of 4 tires. Diagnosis was completed through a "run-out test". 4 new tires of different brand installed. Ono warning lights or messages overy small vibration occurred around 32,000 miles. Oaround 33,000 miles estimated, took vehicle in for oil change and rotate & balance. At this time, the vibration had progressed to a more severe vibration with pulling to the right. Oaround 33,700 miles took vehicle back in to inform them of very severe vibration.
Possible recall situation kumho crugen hp 71 101h 235 55 r19 warranted tire life: 65,000 miles failed 32,000 miles (estimated) 3 out of the 4 original tires failed on vehicle under 50% through normal life of tire. I do have tires in my possession. • according to 2 different tire departments including dealership in which car was purchased, 3 out of 4 original tires failed due to broken belts. • a blowout can cause loss of control of vehicle, leading to possible injury or death not only for vehicle inhabitants, but for other vehicles and/or pedestrians as well. • problem reported to 2 different facilities including lithia Hyundai new port richey, florida where vehicle was purchased with these tires as oe original equipment. • issue was reported place of purchase: lithia Hyundai new port richey, florida (oe original equipment) • issue was reported lithia corporate office including legal department and chief operating officer. Legal customer relations representative stated: "corporate will not be able to assist you further at this time. Corporate found your warranty has expired for your tires. . . " • issue was reported kumho tire USA warranty department • kumho warranty representative stated "that the process must be started with the dealership selling the tires. " • issue was diagnosed by original dealer, lithia Hyundai of new port richey as broken belts on 3 out of 4 tires. • issue was diagnosed by sam's club new port richey as broken belts on 3 out of 4 tires. Diagnosis was completed through a "run-out test". 4 new tires of different brand installed. Ono warning lights or messages overy small vibration occurred around 32,000 miles. Oaround 33,000 miles estimated, took vehicle in for oil change and rotate & balance. At this time, the vibration had progressed to a more severe vibration with pulling to the right. Oaround 33,700 miles took vehicle back in to inform them of very severe vibration.
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson equipped with michelin tires, tire line: primacy a/s acoustic. Tire size: 235/55/r19, dot number: (n/a). The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, the vehicle began to wobble erratically, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the steel belts had separated from the tire wall on the front tires. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The tires were original equipment. The failure mileage was 20,000.
Nexen rodian gtx 235-65-r17 dot 1ua9y bmer 2822; 1ua9y aacl 2822; 1ua9y bakl 2822; 1ua9y I purchased a new 2022 Hyundai Tucson hybrid blue on October 29, 2022. I bought it right off the truck, no miles on it. Since owning this, I've completed all set maintenance, as required and recommended, including tire rotations (maintenance records attached). I just went over 24k miles, and at my 24k mile service, the Hyundai dealer told me I needed new tires. Tires that don't even last 25k miles can be very dangerous and this quality is unacceptable. Tires are available to be inspected. Safety was put at risk by having tires that deteriorated so quickly that I could have an accident without realizing I was even at risk. I've never had a need to check my tread depth at 24k miles before. Especially coming into winter, this could've caused a serious accident. Tires were inspected by dealer and routine service inspection. No warning of this prior to being told at the dealer. I contacted nexen about a warranty and was told they don't warrant those tires for a specific mileage. They special lower quality and mileage tires are sold to the car manufactures for new vehicles. If this is the case, then car dealers need to tell buyers this upfront or someone is going to have a serious accident not knowing their tires are shot when they've barely had the car a year. I believe nexen's tire quality should be looked into and would like to submit a claim. It was on all four tires. I have supporting documentation for tire photos, maintenance records, and correspondence on my rejected claim that I can provide.