| Issue ID | 980742 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10512018 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 11/05/13 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Kuhmo tires constantly low air pressure refilled with nitrogen gas numerous times was told by dealership it was due to change in outdoor temperature ,normal for kuhmo. Eventually at 23000 miles was told that i needed to replace worn tires,no credit my, expense kuhmo doesn't warranty. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 23000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WEST PALM BEACH , FL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4AC5CHXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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