Wheel & Tire complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | 12% | 15,000 miles |
| 2023 | 5 | 8% | 30,000 miles |
| 2022 | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 3% | — |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% | — |
| 2019 | 9 | 2% | 25,000 miles |
| 2018 | 20 | 3% | 17,000 miles |
| 2017 | 7 | 5% | — |
| 2016 | 8 | 4% | 8,000 miles |
| 2015 | 10 | 4% | 38,000 miles |
| 2014 | 18 | 4% | 41,000 miles |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% | 123,000 miles |
| 2012 | 21 | 4% | 25,000 miles |
| 2011 | 32 | 5% | 26,000 miles |
| 2010 | 15 | 2% | 38,000 miles |
| 2009 | 32 | 2% | 23,000 miles |
| 2008 | 17 | 2% | 15,000 miles |
| 2007 | 60 | 2% | 30,000 miles |
| 2006 | 14 | 4% | 35,000 miles |
| 2005 | 26 | 4% | 32,000 miles |
| 2004 | 27 | 4% | 20,000 miles |
| 2003 | 22 | 3% | 25,000 miles |
| 2002 | 61 | 6% | 22,000 miles |
| 2001 | 27 | 10% | 47,000 miles |
| 2000 | 33 | 7% | 46,000 miles |
| 1999 | 30 | 6% | 158,000 miles |
| 1998 | 45 | 8% | 75,000 miles |
| 1997 | 18 | 3% | 53,000 miles |
| 1996 | 29 | 7% | 110,000 miles |
| 1995 | 18 | 6% | 150,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns 2024 Toyota Camry equipped with Bridgestone Tires, Lire Line: Turanza EL440, Tire Size: 235/45/R18, DOT Number: 7XFU431JB2. The contact stated that there was a large bulge on the sidewall of the front passenger's side tire, and there was a small bulge on the sidewall of the rear driver's side tire. Additionally, there was a crease from the front to the back of the rear passenger's side tire. The dealer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the failure was related to an unknown voluntary recall. The tires were not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The tire failure mileage was approximately 200. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 200.
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Camry equipped with a Firestone FT140: Tire Size 205/65R16/95H. The contact stated that when they went to their vehicle, they noticed that the rear driver's side tire, which had recently been rotated from the front of the vehicle, was bulging outward near the rim. The contact stated that the tire was the original tire. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The tire was not repaired or replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14,893.
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Camry. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed a abnormal loud sound. The front passenger's wheel detached. The contact stated that the vehicle was uncontrolable. The contact's vehicle crashed into a highway devider and a concrete wall. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The vehicle was condemned a total loss. The contact was tranported to the local medical center. The contact sustained injuries to the top of back, the mid section of the bak and the lower section of the back. In addition, the contact had continued therapy for over a year. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000
I own a 2023 Toyota Camry se and has a big crashed and the air bag didn't explode the car is total loss is unsafe vehicle was big impact front bumper and big damage on rear too the car spins around two times the front tires exploded that cause the accident it was only 23 k miles on it
Component failed: Falken tire size 235/40R19. The tire was manually over-inflated to a life-threatening 91 PSI by the service facility. It is currently available for inspection upon request.Safety risk: Upon driving onto public Highway 79, the extreme over-inflation caused the vehicle to immediately exhibit violent structural shaking and pull aggressively toward the ditch, creating an imminent danger of handling failure and a high-speed collision.Confirmation: The vehicle safety defect and inflation failure were officially confirmed and documented via a physical inspection by certified dealer Round Rock Toyota (Service Advisor Bryan Sanders).Symptoms: Extreme, immediate physical steering wheel vibration and severe vehicle pulling. They intentionally put a critical care patient out on the road with a tire turned into a bomb and then destroyed the CCTV footage.
We ordered this car custom what we wanted 2021 Toyota Camry xse awd. The car is great wife and I love driving it. But at 68,857 miles as of today 4/29/26 it's on its second set of tires with regular maintenance and rotations on tires it's eating them up on the inside. We have had 4 alignment checked by Toyota and les Schwab and everything time it comes out perfect. Two sets of tires within 30,000 give or take is a very bad problem as both times the inside of been to the cords. The last set was only 26,000 miles and half the tire was separated tread to tire. First set every tire was down to cords on the inside.
On 6/22/22 around 6:30 pm, the front passenger tire blew out. The tire in question came with the vehicle upon purchasing new on 5/14/20. There is currently about 13,300 miles on the car. Luckily my oldest son was driving and was able to maneuver into a safe place and put on the donut spare. Car had to be driven by son today with donut spare on and will take pictures of subject tires when he gets back home.
The tire size is 215/55R17. Within a span of 10 months, THREE of my tires have needed to be replaced, with one of them almost causing me a very serious car accident. The issue appears to be with the sidewall failing. The first time this happened was in September of 2021. I brought the defective tire to a local Bridgestone retail center and my complaint/concerns were completely dismissed by the in-store employee and corporate. The employee contacted corporate on the phone and was told there were no recalls on my Specific tires. The employee insisted that because there was no current "recall," my tire was not defective. He also stated that I should "trust him" because he's "been in the business for 25+ years". Even though there was NO nail or sharp object found, Bridgestone had insisted that I must have ran over something. …
Related recalls (3)
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The lug nuts that attach the wheels to the vehicle may be loose, which can result in wheel detachment.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and tighten the lug nuts, and replace any damaged components, free of charge.
Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
Remedy: Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017.
Tires
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with continental touring tires, p205-65r15 92s, installed at the ports in jacksonville, florida. The incorrect tires were installed on vehicles that had damaged tires. The tires were damaged during a port upgrade to aluminum wheels.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all five tires. Owner notification began September 13, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…
Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota Camry years have wheel & tire problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2002 (61), 2007 (60), 1998 (45), 2000 (33) and 2009 (32) model years. Wheel & Tire complaints make up 6% of all complaints for the 2002.
Is there a recall for Toyota Camry wheel & tire problems?
Yes — 3 recalls, including 23V-432 (lugs/nuts/bolts/studs, Jun 15, 2023); 17V-295 (temporary/emergency spare tire, May 2, 2017); 01V-302 (tires, Oct 1, 2001). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Toyota Camry wheel & tire problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 36,000 miles; 68% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the tread/belt (50 mentions), followed by the sidewall (32).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.