Wheels — Vehicle Component Safety Report

Wheels failure reports: 689 total complaints across 93 vehicles from 23 makes. See which models are most affected.

689Total Complaints
93Affected Vehicles
23Makes Affected

Wheels 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 wheels safety pattern.

Top Makes for Wheels Complaints

Chevrolet — 449 Ram — 58 Mercedes-Benz — 47 Toyota — 33 Honda — 26 Bmw — 13 Nissan — 8 Lincoln — 8

Top Years for Wheels Complaints

2017 — 285 2019 — 139 2016 — 90 2018 — 67 2015 — 49 2021 — 17 2024 — 12 2023 — 10

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 Wheels Issues

The wheels 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 wheels problems.

Most Affected Vehicles

VehicleComplaintsRecalls
2017 Chevrolet Corvette 216 0
2019 Chevrolet Corvette 121 0
2016 Chevrolet Corvette 56 0
2018 Chevrolet Corvette 43 0
2017 Honda Accord 25 0
2016 Ram 3500 18 0
2017 Ram 3500 14 0
2017 Toyota Sienna 13 0
2015 Chevrolet Corvette 12 0
2015 Ram 3500 10 0
2015 Toyota Sienna 9 0
2019 Mercedes-Benz Cls-Class 7 0
2021 Ram 3500 5 0
2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 5 0
2018 Ram 5500 4 0
2016 Ram 5500 4 0
2015 Nissan Nv200 4 0
2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 0
2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 4 0
2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 0
2018 Lincoln Mkc 4 0
2021 Hyundai Accent 4 0
2016 Toyota Sienna 3 0
2025 Nissan Kicks 3 0
2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris 3 0
2023 Mercedes-Benz Cls-Class 3 0
2019 Mercedes-Benz Cla-Class 3 0
2017 Lincoln Mkx 3 0
2017 Ford Fiesta 3 0
2018 Dodge Challenger 3 0

Frequently Asked Questions About Wheels Safety

What are the most common wheels problems in cars?

Based on 689 NHTSA complaints across 93 vehicles, wheels 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 wheels complaint details.

Which vehicles have the most wheels recalls?

The Chevrolet Corvette is among the most affected. See the ranked table below for the full list of 93 vehicles with wheels complaints filed with NHTSA.

How dangerous are wheels failures?

Wheels failures can range from minor inconveniences to serious safety hazards. Some wheels complaints involve crashes, fires, or injuries. Always have wheels 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 wheels recall?

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