2006 Hyundai Sonata Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,047 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,650miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the tires of the 2006 Hyundai Sonata, 1% of the 1,047 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,650 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The tires that I am filing a complaint are,general tires exclaims,225/50/zr17. These tires were purchased for my wife's car on 01/13/2011. Her car had 29,340 miles on it at the time they were installed by paramus Hyundai route4 east paramus,nj. Her car at the present time has 47,990 miles on it,which means that she had only driven her car with these tires for 18,650 miles. I noticed that their was a weak spot bubble on the sidewall of the right rear tire. I had my wife take the car back to the dealer where we purchased the tires. …”
NHTSA complaint #10513674, filed 2013-05, 18,650 miles“The vehicle was traveling in the right hand lane, north bound on route 8 in connecticut (in the area of torrington) at approximately 65 MPH at 12:30 pm on the january 10, 2010. It was a clear and sunny day with temperatures in the low to mid 30's. There were two passengers in the car (in the front seat) and two snow boards and some snowboarding equipment in the trunk. With no previous indication of a problem, the side wall of the driver's side rear tire failed in two places with a loud bang and an immediate loss of pressure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10299058, filed 2010-01, 34,500 miles“Rf tire exhibited blister on sidewall. America's tire in roseville, ca stated it was not a manufacturer's defect, but the fault of driver. Hence tire was not replaced free under warranty, but replaced at half price.”
NHTSA complaint #10154995, filed 2006-04, 2,440 miles“After owning the car and driving it for less than 100 miles, there was a noticeable vibration on the around 60-75 MPH. The tires were re-balanced and the condition remains. The vehicle was taken to another dealer and re-balanced and the problem continues. When I returned again to the purchasing dealer for this problem for a third time, I was provided a loaner vehicle (gls v-6) and it has the same problem, but more evident. When I received my vehicle, the problem remains.”
NHTSA complaint #10161854, filed 2006-07“The contact stated, the three tires on the newly purchased vehicle had cracks on the sidewall. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who determined that the sidewall of tire cracking was not a safety issue. The tires have not been replaced. The tires were inspected and it was determined that the tires were dry rotted. The tires were cracking aorund the rim. Updated 12/15/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10173938, filed 2006-11, 2,206 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10217258Jul 14, 2022Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards…
- 10183960Nov 19, 2020This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the âTire Balance Data…
- 10176182May 6, 2020This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 | 3 | 0% |
| 2015 | 4 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 0% |
| 2013 | 9 | 0% |
| 2012 | 12 | 1% |
| 2011 | 27 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 1% |
| 2009 | 6 | 1% |
| 2008 | 8 | 2% |
| 2007 | 8 | 1% |
| 2006 | 8 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 7 | 4% |
| 2002 | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2006 Hyundai Sonata
435 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
186 complaintsSeat belts
102 complaintsElectrical system
86 complaintsSuspension
86 complaintsBrakes
85 complaintsElectronic stability control
59 complaintsExterior lighting
45 complaintsEngine
44 complaintsBody and structure
44 complaintsVehicle speed control
39 complaintsSteering
35 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Hyundai Sonata
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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