2019 Kia OPTIMA - TIRES Failure Complaint (#b09e09)

2019 Kia OPTIMA

  • Date of Incident: Sep-12, 2023
  • Date complaint filed: Feb-29, 2024
  • Failed components: TIRES

Dear national highway transportation safety administration, i am writing to express my extreme dissatisfaction and concern regarding the goodyear assurance weather ready tires, size 235/45r18, installed on my 2019 kia optima sx. These tires have proven to be defective, failing to meet the standards of safety and durability promised by goodyear. I would like goodyear to refund for the defective tires! Despite being well within the mileage limit of the 60,000-mile warranty, goodyear has refused to stand by their product. Instead, they have absurdly attempted to shift the blame onto me, suggesting that frequent alignments are necessary at every oil change. This is not only an inconvenience but also an unjustifiable expense for a supposedly high-quality product. I have diligently maintained my vehicle and have documentation to support the fact that the tires are defective. However, goodyear has shown a complete disregard for customer satisfaction and safety by failing to address this issue adequately. I urge the national highway transportation safety administration to investigate this matter promptly and take appropriate action against goodyear for their negligence and failure to uphold their warranty obligations. Plus to have the tires taken off the market as they put myself and my families lives at risk. Consumers deserve better than to be burdened with faulty products and dismissive customer service.

Vehicle VIN Info

VIN Pattern5XXGW4L2*KG******
ManufacturerKIA GEORGIA, INC
MakeKIA
ModelOptima
Model Year2019
SeriesSX
Body ClassSedan/Saloon
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR
Engine ModelT-GDI
Engine ManufacturerKMC
Engine HP245
Engine KW182.697
Engine Displacement (CC)2000
Engine Displacement (CI)122.047
Primary Fuel TypeGasoline
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Traction ControlStandard
Blind Spot Monitoring SystemStandard
Rear Visibility SystemStandard
Daytime Running LightStandard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)Direct
Keyless IgnitionStandard
Auto Reverse SystemStandard
Front Air Bags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Knee Air BagsDriver Seat Only
Side Air Bag1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Curtain Air Bags1st and 2nd Rows
Seat BeltsManual
Plant StateGEORGIA
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
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