Consumer Safety Complaints

Incident date: Jan 10, 2026

235 45 R18 94v These tires came standard on a Toyota camry 2026 HEV. These tires cannot be driven in cold weather conditions. It states on their website they grip the road better in temperatures above 47deg Fahrenheit. Toyota is selling these cars in cold climates with these tires on the vehicle. Making them unsafe for myself, my children & anyone else driving on the road near one of these vehi... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jan 10, 2026

235 45 R18 94v These tires came standard on a Toyota camry 2026 HEV. These tires cannot be driven in cold weather conditions. It states on their website they grip the road better in temperatures above 47deg Fahrenheit. Toyota is selling these cars in cold climates with these tires on the vehicle. Making them unsafe for myself, my children & anyone else driving on the road near one of these vehi... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jan 26, 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model X equipped with Lexani Tires, Tire Line: LX-20 Performance, Tire Size: 265/45/R20, DOT Number: 1TBA7B95C3724. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud sound coming from the front of the vehicle. After the vehicle was inspected, the contact observed tread separation on the driver’s side rear tire, and that the top tread po... Read more

Incident date: Jan 26, 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model X equipped with Lexani Tires, Tire Line: LX-20 Performance, Tire Size: 265/45/R20, DOT Number: 1TBA7B95C3724. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud sound coming from the front of the vehicle. After the vehicle was inspected, the contact observed tread separation on the driver’s side rear tire, and that the top tread po... Read more

Incident date: Jan 24, 2026

265 45R 20 As I was driving down the road, I heard a flapping sound. I couldn't pull over right away, as I was in the left lane, and there was a lot of traffic. I pulled over, but I couldn't put the vehicle into park or turn it off! After a family member showed up. i had them put their foot on the brake, while I investigated the issue. I noticed a long piece of tread that was handing from th... Read more

Incident date: Jan 24, 2026

265 45R 20 As I was driving down the road, I heard a flapping sound. I couldn't pull over right away, as I was in the left lane, and there was a lot of traffic. I pulled over, but I couldn't put the vehicle into park or turn it off! After a family member showed up. i had them put their foot on the brake, while I investigated the issue. I noticed a long piece of tread that was handing from th... Read more

Incident date: Jan 22, 2026

My vehicle began to really wobble and shake so I brought the vehicle to the closest tire shop. They told me right away that the belt broke on one of my tires, the tire was bulging, and the tire was beginning to split apart. Then he showed me how the other front tire was beginning to do the same. He said had I not taken it there, it would have soon blown out. This is a serious safety concern. My ve... Read more

Incident date: Jan 22, 2026

My vehicle began to really wobble and shake so I brought the vehicle to the closest tire shop. They told me right away that the belt broke on one of my tires, the tire was bulging, and the tire was beginning to split apart. Then he showed me how the other front tire was beginning to do the same. He said had I not taken it there, it would have soon blown out. This is a serious safety concern. My ve... Read more

Incident date: Dec 30, 2025

Four (4) General Tire Reliatrek P205/65R16 95H were purchased on August 6, 2024 at Toyota Greenville located in Greenville, South Carolina, with mileage on my car at 138,174. At my last service in late December 2025, with 175, 777 miles on my car, i was told by Toyota Greenville that two of them needed replaced, with the others marginal. It was recommended by Toyota to have all four replaced. ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 30, 2025

Four (4) General Tire Reliatrek P205/65R16 95H were purchased on August 6, 2024 at Toyota Greenville located in Greenville, South Carolina, with mileage on my car at 138,174. At my last service in late December 2025, with 175, 777 miles on my car, i was told by Toyota Greenville that two of them needed replaced, with the others marginal. It was recommended by Toyota to have all four replaced. ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 18, 2026

The sidewalk of my tire blew out while driving on the highway in winter conditions. Luckily I was only going about 30 mph when it happened. The tires were advertised as 65,000 mile tires and my one tire catastrophically blew out with only 15000 miles on it. The tires are Cooper adventurer all season 225/55r17

Incident date: Jan 18, 2026

The sidewalk of my tire blew out while driving on the highway in winter conditions. Luckily I was only going about 30 mph when it happened. The tires were advertised as 65,000 mile tires and my one tire catastrophically blew out with only 15000 miles on it. The tires are Cooper adventurer all season 225/55r17

Incident date: Dec 30, 2025

Component/System: Original equipment tires – Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season, size 255/40 R21, installed on a 2026 Volvo XC60. The affected tire is the front passenger-side tire and is currently available for inspection upon request. Description of Failure and Safety Risk: At approximately 2,500 miles, the front passenger-side tire developed a visible bulge on the sidewall. This bulge indicate... Read more

Incident date: Dec 30, 2025

Component/System: Original equipment tires – Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season, size 255/40 R21, installed on a 2026 Volvo XC60. The affected tire is the front passenger-side tire and is currently available for inspection upon request. Description of Failure and Safety Risk: At approximately 2,500 miles, the front passenger-side tire developed a visible bulge on the sidewall. This bulge indicate... Read more

Incident date: Aug 30, 2024

I am submitting this complaint to escalate a safety-related concern involving premature and abnormal tire wear on my Tesla Model Y, which has not been adequately addressed by Tesla. I purchased my Tesla Model Y in [Dec, 2023]. Within less than one year of normal driving, all four tires wore out significantly and required full replacement on 08/30/2024. The vehicle has been operated under normal c... Read more

Incident date: Aug 30, 2024

I am submitting this complaint to escalate a safety-related concern involving premature and abnormal tire wear on my Tesla Model Y, which has not been adequately addressed by Tesla. I purchased my Tesla Model Y in [Dec, 2023]. Within less than one year of normal driving, all four tires wore out significantly and required full replacement on 08/30/2024. The vehicle has been operated under normal c... Read more

Incident date: Jan 9, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Civic equipped with Hankook Tires, Tires Line: New Englander 4S, Tire Size: 215/50/R17, DOT Number: [XXX] . The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the front tires started wobbling. The contact stated that the failure persisted while driving 45 MPH. The vehicle was taken to Town Fair Tire, where the tires were purchased. The front passenger's tire weight was replaced... Read more

Incident date: Jan 9, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Honda Civic equipped with Hankook Tires, Tires Line: New Englander 4S, Tire Size: 215/50/R17, DOT Number: [XXX] . The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the front tires started wobbling. The contact stated that the failure persisted while driving 45 MPH. The vehicle was taken to Town Fair Tire, where the tires were purchased. The front passenger's tire weight was replaced... Read more

Incident date: Sep 15, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q5 equipped with Firestone Tires, Tire Line: Firehawk A/S, Tire Size: P235/55/R19, DOT Number: 1RBE793E9. The tires were purchased in 2022. While the contact’s wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle, and the rear driver’s side tire had a blowout. The contact's wife was able to pull over to the side of the road.... Read more

Incident date: Sep 15, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Audi Q5 equipped with Firestone Tires, Tire Line: Firehawk A/S, Tire Size: P235/55/R19, DOT Number: 1RBE793E9. The tires were purchased in 2022. While the contact’s wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle, and the rear driver’s side tire had a blowout. The contact's wife was able to pull over to the side of the road.... Read more

Incident date: Nov 3, 2025

GCWR for the RV is 19140 lbs. However, the axel is rated at 7,000 lbs and since there are 2 axels that capacity maxs out at 14,000 lbs. I am experiencing abnormal thread wear. I have requested that Jayco correct this but they are not responding to my email.

Incident date: May 15, 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge equipped with Bridgestone Tires, Tire Line: Alenza Ultra A/S, Tire Size, 245/60/R18, DOT Number: AW283AAUl. The contact stated that while making a left or right turn, the contact heard an abnormal popping sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the tires had dry rotted and were cracking. In addition, the contact was informed t... Read more

Incident date: May 15, 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge equipped with Bridgestone Tires, Tire Line: Alenza Ultra A/S, Tire Size, 245/60/R18, DOT Number: AW283AAUl. The contact stated that while making a left or right turn, the contact heard an abnormal popping sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the tires had dry rotted and were cracking. In addition, the contact was informed t... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2026

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Corolla equipped with American Omni Tires, Tire Line: Tourer, Tire Size: P205/55/16, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle wobbled and shook abnormally. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the two front tires had bubbles on the outside sidewall. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact st... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2026

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Corolla equipped with American Omni Tires, Tire Line: Tourer, Tire Size: P205/55/16, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle wobbled and shook abnormally. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the two front tires had bubbles on the outside sidewall. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact st... Read more

Incident date: Jan 31, 2024

Less than 10k miles on 2023 the original tire exploded

Incident date: Jan 31, 2024

Less than 10k miles on 2023 the original tire exploded

Incident date: Jan 8, 2026

The contact owns a 2024 GMC Canyon equipped with Goodyear Tires, Tire Line: Wrangler Territory, Tire Size: 265/65/R18, DOT number: 1M6C8JT1R. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the TPMS indicated a low tire pressure. The driver pulled over and noticed that the passenger’s side rear tire was low. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop, and it was determin... Read more

Incident date: Jan 8, 2026

The contact owns a 2024 GMC Canyon equipped with Goodyear Tires, Tire Line: Wrangler Territory, Tire Size: 265/65/R18, DOT number: 1M6C8JT1R. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the TPMS indicated a low tire pressure. The driver pulled over and noticed that the passenger’s side rear tire was low. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop, and it was determin... Read more

Incident date: Jan 8, 2026

The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Sonata equipped with Sentury Tires, Tire Line: Landgolden LG17, Tire Size: 205/65/R16, DOT Number: TBPBK85T1723. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23T009000 (Tires). The manufacturer was contacted several times for assistance in completing the recall repair since November 2025. The contact provided the required information to the manufactur... Read more

Incident date: Feb 14, 2025

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tacoma equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: Defender LTX M/S2, Tire Size: 245/70/R17, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that two weeks after the vehicle was inspected and passed the inspection, while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the brake pedal to stop at a stop sign, the vehicle failed to stop and slid past the stop sign. The contact pulled... Read more

Incident date: Feb 14, 2025

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tacoma equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: Defender LTX M/S2, Tire Size: 245/70/R17, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that two weeks after the vehicle was inspected and passed the inspection, while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the brake pedal to stop at a stop sign, the vehicle failed to stop and slid past the stop sign. The contact pulled... Read more

Incident date: Dec 31, 2025

The contact owns a 2024 Forest River Catalina RV. The contact stated that the weight capacity information on the federal weight sticker was incorrect. The contact stated that due to the error, one of the wheels on the RV experienced a blowout. The contact stated that the sticker indicated a tire loading weight of 1432 lbs., which was lower than the correct load weight. The local dealer was not con... Read more

Incident date: Sep 16, 2025

See attached document for complaint.

Incident date: Jan 5, 2026

Dear Bridgestone Customer Care Team, I am contacting you regarding factory-installed Bridgestone Turanza tires, size 235/45R18, on a 2025 Toyota Camry. Despite normal use and routine maintenance, the tires have experienced extreme premature tread wear: At 20,000 miles: three tires 4/32”, one tire 3/32” At 25,000 miles: three tires 3/32”, one tire 2/32” (unsafe) Bridgestone Turanza tires ar... Read more

Incident date: Jan 5, 2026

Dear Bridgestone Customer Care Team, I am contacting you regarding factory-installed Bridgestone Turanza tires, size 235/45R18, on a 2025 Toyota Camry. Despite normal use and routine maintenance, the tires have experienced extreme premature tread wear: At 20,000 miles: three tires 4/32”, one tire 3/32” At 25,000 miles: three tires 3/32”, one tire 2/32” (unsafe) Bridgestone Turanza tires ar... Read more

Incident date: Sep 20, 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Kia EV6 equipped with Kumho Tires, Tire Line: Crugen, Tire Size: 235/55/R19, DOT Number [XXX] . The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle started vibrating abnormally. The vehicle was driven to the dealer and the technician at the dealer stated that the inner lining of the tires had separated on the driver’s side front and rear passenger’s side ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 20, 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Kia EV6 equipped with Kumho Tires, Tire Line: Crugen, Tire Size: 235/55/R19, DOT Number [XXX] . The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle started vibrating abnormally. The vehicle was driven to the dealer and the technician at the dealer stated that the inner lining of the tires had separated on the driver’s side front and rear passenger’s side ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 13, 2024

Tire size is P235/65R18 I purchased these tires in December of 2024. I am concerned that these tires were built without the correct compound to be qualified as an all-season. I have never had tires this bad in snow, even though they are all season brand-new tires with full tread. I immediately bought a set of snow tires for the vehicle. I again tried these tires in snow in November of 2025 af... Read more

Incident date: Nov 13, 2024

Tire size is P235/65R18 I purchased these tires in December of 2024. I am concerned that these tires were built without the correct compound to be qualified as an all-season. I have never had tires this bad in snow, even though they are all season brand-new tires with full tread. I immediately bought a set of snow tires for the vehicle. I again tried these tires in snow in November of 2025 af... Read more

Incident date: Dec 25, 2025

I noticed that my tire was getting flat at my aunt townhouse in nephi Utah. so I took it to the maverick gas station to get a better look at it and investigate the possibility of a leak in it put some air in it and then enough to make it rise and I leaned in close to listen to see if I can hear a leak and I could hear a sound, but I couldn’t locate it and right when I was about to give up and ac... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Dec 25, 2025

I noticed that my tire was getting flat at my aunt townhouse in nephi Utah. so I took it to the maverick gas station to get a better look at it and investigate the possibility of a leak in it put some air in it and then enough to make it rise and I leaned in close to listen to see if I can hear a leak and I could hear a sound, but I couldn’t locate it and right when I was about to give up and ac... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Dec 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota BZ4X equipped with Goodyear Tires, Tire Line: Electric Drive 2, Tire Size: 215/50/R20, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while driving at various speeds above 50 MPH, the vehicle experienced severe shaking and abnormal vibration. The vehicle was taken to the local service center who determined that the foam pad inside the tire had malfunctioned. The foam was... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota BZ4X equipped with Goodyear Tires, Tire Line: Electric Drive 2, Tire Size: 215/50/R20, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while driving at various speeds above 50 MPH, the vehicle experienced severe shaking and abnormal vibration. The vehicle was taken to the local service center who determined that the foam pad inside the tire had malfunctioned. The foam was... Read more

Incident date: Dec 22, 2025

The contact's daughter owns a 2006 Honda Civic equipped with Kumho Tires, Tire Line: Kumho ECSTA XII, Tire Size: 205/55/R16, DOT Number: 15MA0-1AH0-2424. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, the rear driver’s side tire and the rear passenger’s side tire were bald and had no treadwear. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The tires were not replace... Read more

Incident date: Dec 22, 2025

The contact's daughter owns a 2006 Honda Civic equipped with Kumho Tires, Tire Line: Kumho ECSTA XII, Tire Size: 205/55/R16, DOT Number: 15MA0-1AH0-2424. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, the rear driver’s side tire and the rear passenger’s side tire were bald and had no treadwear. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The tires were not replace... Read more

Incident date: Jul 20, 2025

The original equipment (OE) tires (Size: 225/40R18) on a 2023 vehicle exhibited severe, deep concentric cracking on the outer sidewalls and near the bead/rim line of all four tires at approximately 30,000 miles. The safety of the driver and passengers was put at extreme risk as the structural integrity of the tires was compromised, posing an imminent threat of catastrophic high-speed blowouts on t... Read more

Incident date: Jul 20, 2025

The original equipment (OE) tires (Size: 225/40R18) on a 2023 vehicle exhibited severe, deep concentric cracking on the outer sidewalls and near the bead/rim line of all four tires at approximately 30,000 miles. The safety of the driver and passengers was put at extreme risk as the structural integrity of the tires was compromised, posing an imminent threat of catastrophic high-speed blowouts on t... Read more

Incident date: Dec 3, 2025

The contact owns a 1976 Ford LTD Country Squire equipped with Toyo 800 Ultra Tires, Tire Line: Premium Touring, Tire Size: 235/75/R15, DOT Number: CXBN8PX1, and the Date Code: 1803. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the front passenger's side tire had ruptured. In addition, the contact stated that the middle thread of the tire ruptured. The contact de... Read more

Incident date: Dec 3, 2025

The contact owns a 1976 Ford LTD Country Squire equipped with Toyo 800 Ultra Tires, Tire Line: Premium Touring, Tire Size: 235/75/R15, DOT Number: CXBN8PX1, and the Date Code: 1803. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the front passenger's side tire had ruptured. In addition, the contact stated that the middle thread of the tire ruptured. The contact de... Read more