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