Tires — Vehicle Component Safety Report

Tires failure reports: 255 total complaints across 100 vehicles from 22 makes. See which models are most affected.

255Total Complaints
100Affected Vehicles
22Makes Affected

Tires Decision Cockpit

This component hub groups real NHTSA complaint signals by make, model year, and vehicle page. Use it as a spoke from individual vehicle reports into the broader tires safety pattern.

Top Makes for Tires Complaints

Mercedes-Benz — 71 Toyota — 37 Volkswagen — 16 Kia — 16 Tesla — 16 Ram — 15 Nissan — 14 Subaru — 13

Top Years for Tires Complaints

2023 — 38 2016 — 36 2019 — 26 2022 — 26 2018 — 25 2025 — 24 2021 — 24 2017 — 20

A high complaint count does not automatically prove a defect, but it is a strong inspection signal when the same component appears repeatedly across related vehicles, years, recalls, or crash narratives.

Common Tires Issues

The tires component is one of the most commonly reported areas of failure in NHTSA consumer complaints. Issues range from minor inconveniences to serious safety hazards including potential crashes and fires. Below are the vehicles most affected by tires problems.

Most Affected Vehicles

VehicleComplaintsRecalls
2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris 13 0
2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris 12 0
2023 Volkswagen Arteon 11 0
2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris 11 0
2019 Ram 3500 10 0
2025 Kia K5 10 0
2021 Tesla Model S 9 0
2016 Toyota Prius C 8 0
2022 Tesla Model S 7 0
2022 Mercedes-Benz Gle-Class 7 0
2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 5 0
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 5 0
2025 Toyota Rav4 4 0
2024 Toyota Camry 4 0
2019 Nissan Titan 4 0
2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 0
2016 Honda Fit 4 0
2023 Toyota Camry 3 0
2015 Toyota Avalon 3 0
2023 Toyota 4runner 3 0
2024 Subaru Impreza 3 0
2023 Subaru Ascent 3 0
2016 Nissan Versa 3 0
2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3 0
2018 Mercedes-Benz Gle-Class 3 0
2021 Kia Forte 3 0
2015 Volkswagen Touareg 2 0
2019 Volkswagen Arteon 2 0
2018 Toyota Yaris Ia 2 0
2020 Toyota Prius 2 0

Frequently Asked Questions About Tires Safety

What are the most common tires problems in cars?

Based on 255 NHTSA complaints across 100 vehicles, tires issues range from minor malfunctions to serious safety hazards. The most affected vehicles are listed in the table below — click any vehicle to see its specific tires complaint details.

Which vehicles have the most tires recalls?

The Mercedes-Benz Metris is among the most affected. See the ranked table below for the full list of 100 vehicles with tires complaints filed with NHTSA.

How dangerous are tires failures?

Tires failures can range from minor inconveniences to serious safety hazards. Some tires complaints involve crashes, fires, or injuries. Always have tires issues inspected promptly by a qualified mechanic, especially if your vehicle is subject to a related recall.

How do I check if my car has a tires recall?

Search for your vehicle using our search tool or enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If a tires recall exists for your vehicle, the repair is free at authorized dealerships.