2009 Hyundai Genesis Tires Problems

“On april 21, 2010, I took my wife's Hyundai Genesis in for servicing. The previous servicing was done at 8,936 and there was no wear problem involving any of the tires. The mileage on april 21 was 13,839; less than 5,000 additional miles. At this appointment I was informed that all four tires no longer met minimum tread standards for safe operation. In fact, areas of the tires had no tread at all and the dealer invoice stated that the tires require immediate replacement. …”

“I bought my 2009 Genesis brand new in september 2009. In april, 2010, I was told I had tire wear and needed new tires. Tires were wearing in the same pattern, cupping, along the edge. Placed my 5th set of tires on this Genesis in march 2014 and they are now cupped just like the four sets prior. Tires are always balanced. Have had alignment done and checked again later. Tires have worn in the same pattern since the first set when brand new. Tire brands have included dunlop, bridgestone, michelin, yokohama, and firestone. Technicians are stumped by this flaw.”

“The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Genesis. While parked on a slight incline with the engine turned off, he exited the vehicle. Unexpectedly, the vehicle rolled backwards in the parking lot. The front passenger was able enter the driver side seat to turn the engine on and place the gear shifter into 'park . There were no injuries or damages. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. The failure and current mileages were 15,000. Updated 02/23/10. …”