Wheel & Tire complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% | 0 miles |
| 2025 | 4 | 1% | — |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2023 | 3 | 2% | — |
| 2022 | 6 | 2% | — |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2017 | 8 | 1% | 0 miles |
| 2016 | 2 | 0% | 1,000 miles |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% | 56,000 miles |
| 2014 | 3 | 1% | 1,000 miles |
| 2013 | 8 | 3% | 13,000 miles |
| 2012 | 6 | 2% | 33,000 miles |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% | 25,000 miles |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% | 29,000 miles |
| 2008 | 3 | 7% | 39,000 miles |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% | 130,000 miles |
| 2005 | 9 | 5% | 27,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
While driving a 2025 Hyundai Tucson rental vehicle (VIN: [redacted] ), I experienced a sudden and unintended acceleration, and the steering appeared to turn without input.The vehicle veered off the road and struck a tree on a local street two blocks from my residence. The result was the wheel was popped off of it's axel and deflated immediately. Two days prior, I experienced a similar event in the same vehicle - sudden acceleration and braking hard making a loud braking noise. I suspect a mechanical or electronic malfunction. No warning or sensors were alerting me that this would happen.
All four factory-installed Nexen tires on my brand-new 2025 Hyundai Tucson are experiencing severe, premature dry-rotting, weather cracking, and deep splitting along both the sidewalls and within the tread grooves at just 16,000 miles. The DOT code is 2224, meaning the rubber is barely two years old. The vehicle's safety is severely compromised because widespread, deep dry rot on relatively new rubber creates an immediate risk of catastrophic tread separation or a blowout at highway speeds. This issue was brought to an authorized service provider, who documented the extensive cracking but rejected a standard treadwear claim because the tires still have deep tread depth remaining. Nexen Corporate (Claim #260805I13) subsequently denied a workmanship claim, falsely blaming "environmental exposure" despite the vehicle and tires being roughly one year old. …
I previously leased my vehicle from Rick Case Hyundai in April 2023, In November i started having issues with my vehicle as i moved to Colorado. My whole vehicle starts to uncontrollably shake going 25 mph and over. Since highway speed limit is 65 that is where i struggle the most with driving and that is the most endangering as well. I have to pump my breaks and hope they don't stop working. I have taken my car to get a diagnostic multiple times at different dealerships and each time i went to another dealership they advised a different problem I can send an email or mail with all attachments of diagnostic reports from Hyundai dealership. Each dealership advised one of these problems, engine, brakes, rotors, tires, etc, although the vehicle was a few months old! …
2023 Hyundai Tuscon - Very Low Milage approx 6500 Miles - while in a parking lot, The rear passenger Carrier ARM which holds the Control arm fully cracked causing the Control arm to fall off. This product failure is unprecedented as it was a total part manufacture failure. NO impact or under carriage damage was found, even upon Dealer inspection. I as the driver of the vehicle confirm that No impact, accident occurred, and luckily I was not on a highway when it occurred. This was caused ONLY as a result of Product Failure. My concern is that this may occur on the other wheel(s) as a product failure is often NOT a one- product issue, but usually a batch failure. So I am concerned for my safety and the safety of others on the road with this vehicle and product part. …
I purchased the vehicle 3/31/2022, & it left with recalls. I brought it BacK with 48hr, as the check engine light turn on, also the tires, dashboard, and overall the screen. Its been left at the dealer and no results. Also it has affected my life as a disabled handicap person as I'm unable to get to and from doctor appointment etc including to transport my scooter or wheel chair. its a nightmare. I came to purchase a car and was given a "lemon". with only 12miles purchased. I was directed by finance department to proceed with this matter for a resolution as we resolve this matter. The vehicle has been a problematic problem from the start. Definitely not standing firm on the customer Hyundai core value & warranty. The car is at the dealer and I'm temporally with a loaner on which I need to know all my option before we proceed. …
Kumho Crugen HP 71 101H 235 55 R19 Warranted Tire Life: 65,000 Miles Failed at: 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 to: Place of purchase: Lithia Hyundai New Port Richey, Florida (OE Original Equipment) Issue was reported to: Lithia Corporate Office including Legal Department and Chief Operating Officer. …
My truck was stolen so most likely they messed up my ignition. Before this my lights keep going out every time I replace one a different one goes out. Wheel always going out of air and my truck always jerking when driving or breaking. I am a victim of the "Kia and Hyundai" boys in Baltimore city that's going around stealing people cars.
Have been driving the vehicle for nearly a year but while driving my motor blew exhausting blue all black smoke and then when I turn the car off the car was completely dead when I was getting it towed it could not be told because both of the front wheels had locked and no matter if I put the vehicle in neutral the car will not move come to find out that the bearing ride has shot a hole through the motor block. Took the vehicle to two different Hyundai dealership was told the same thing that no one would take the vehicle or trade it in for an the value for another vehicle that I was stuck with the vehicle and had to pay for the damages which was about 12 Grand also vehicle has been down in my driveway for the last year now cuz Hyundai refused to pay it without $190 diagnostic fee again on top of 12 Grand to replace my motor and the vehicle is not even worth all that money when I don't …
Frequently asked questions
Which Hyundai Tucson years have wheel & tire problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2005 (9), 2013 (8), 2017 (8), 2012 (6) and 2022 (6) model years. Wheel & Tire complaints make up 5% of all complaints for the 2005.
Is there a recall for Hyundai Tucson wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for any Hyundai Tucson model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Hyundai Tucson wheel & tire problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 29,000 miles; 73% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the tread/belt (4 mentions), followed by the pressure monitoring and regulating systems (3).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.