Wheel & Tire complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3% | 15,000 miles |
| 2019 | 2 | 4% | — |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% | 30,000 miles |
| 2017 | 16 | 10% | 20,000 miles |
| 2016 | 6 | 8% | 13,000 miles |
| 2015 | 17 | 7% | 47,000 miles |
| 2014 | 14 | 9% | 33,000 miles |
| 2013 | 11 | 6% | 50,000 miles |
| 2012 | 19 | 8% | 91,000 miles |
| 2011 | 61 | 10% | 30,000 miles |
| 2010 | 11 | 6% | 79,000 miles |
| 2009 | 16 | 8% | 68,000 miles |
| 2008 | 29 | 7% | 54,000 miles |
| 2007 | 31 | 9% | 48,000 miles |
| 2006 | 114 | 11% | 50,000 miles |
| 2005 | 82 | 7% | 20,000 miles |
| 2004 | 143 | 7% | 20,000 miles |
| 2003 | 8 | 8% | 30,000 miles |
| 2002 | 16 | 9% | 64,000 miles |
| 2001 | 16 | 9% | 45,000 miles |
| 2000 | 47 | 13% | 71,000 miles |
| 1999 | 29 | 13% | 33,000 miles |
| 1998 | 41 | 14% | 72,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
on July 3rd, traveling on highway to airport tire blew out (right rear). Pulled to side of road and attempted assistance but this was friday afternoon before july 4th holiday, NOTHING was going to happen except a tow - possible wait as long as 2-3 hours. reportedly the Sienna has drive flat (50 miles at 50 mph) We drove 5 mph for approx 3 to 4 miles to tire store/Les Schwab. Flat was replaced but then on inspection ALL remaining tires had card showing wear on inner tires. ALL 4 (including the blowout). Pictures submitted . Of particular concern is that we had taken the vehicle about 10 K prior (March)specifically for tire wobble noise and to fix alignment. Wear was noted, but no safety concerns raised and no cautionary recommendations offered. …
I am having to replace all the tires, with only 19,903 miles on my AWD 2017 minivan. At my 10,000 mile toyotacare check, they didn't rotate the tires because they said no rotation needed due to less tread on back tires, so already noticing uneven wear. At 15000, they only rotated one side. Now at 20,000 they tell me the front tires show inner shoulder wear. They did rotate. Had an independent double check. The tires that had been on front are very worn/smooth on inner side, tread less than 5 in the middle. These are the tires that came on the minivan when I bought it, brand new. They are run flat tires. They cost over $1000, and lasted less than 20,000 miles, and only 14 months of driving. No spare tire or jack came with the van, nor is there space to carry a spare, almost forcing me to buy more run flat tires. …
3 run flat Bridgestone tires blown up while driving for no reason or road hazards in less than 21,000 miles and within 4 weeks. First tire in chicago highway, traveling about 40 to 50 MPH, second in arkansas/oklahoma highway about 60 to 70 MPH and 3rd in boston/revere area traveling 3 to 7 MPH while parking. No other damage to tires. 2 sidewalls blown and one cracked in the middle. Same brand tires, two different models. Bridgestone dueler and Bridgestone turanza.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Toyota Sienna equipped with Firestone fr710 tires, size 205/65r16. While the vehicle was parked, the contact heard an explosion. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the front driver side tire exploded. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was 3,750.
I have a 2015 Toyota Sienna LE that I purchased new from the dealer. The original Michelin tires had excessive wear after less than 2yrs and ~28K miles. I replaced these with Continental tires(rated for 70K miles) and after 2years and at ~63K on the vehicle miles I had to replace those with General Altimax (rated for 75K miles). Each time tires were replaced it received and alignment. I now need to replace the third set of tires at ~88k for set number four. Additionally I had to replace the Rank and Pinion (Complete unit), both tie rods and both suspension control arms and ball joint assembly and a wheel alignment. Can is adult driven mostly in town but has one long road trip on it (6K miles). This will be the fourth set of tires on a vehicle with less than 100K miles along with 5-6 alignments. All tires have been maintained and rotated. …
We purchased Nokian WrG3 225/60 R18 tires as replacements for the original tires, because we wanted all weather capability. They were installed in November of 2016. One tire subsequently was damaged due to road hazard; was replaced with same Nokian tire. In August, 2021, the tires needed balancing. The dealer (same place we bought them) could not balance them because three of the tires had belt separation. I did not check tire serial number, but assume them to be the original three we purchased new. We are awaiting Nokian's response, as the tires are warranted five years from installation. It is unusual three tires would all suffer belt separation, all made at the same time. Logic would say it is a manufacturing defect.
The van seems to prematurely wear tires out before their service life expectancy. I've owned the van for seven years, and I've had to purchase over five complete sets of tires. The front tires wear-out much faster than the rear tires, and do not last more than 15K miles. I've had several alignment jobs done, both (L&R) control arms replaced, ball joints, and struts - the van still wears out tires regardless of tire brand. I suspect the must be a design flaw causing premature wear and tear on tires on the front of the van, as I just replaced another set of tires from the Yokohama brand recommended for the van. I've asked Toyota, and they claim ignorance of such a problem. It is my desire to make this problem known, and to have the Government investigate if there is an design flaw in the Sienna van which is causing rapid part failures.
Tire pressure monitor system dashboard icon is ridiculously non-intuitive. Both my wife and daughter have been baffled by it because the icon DOES NOT LOOK LIKE A TIRE! Neither are stupid, one is a college grad and the other is a junior at ASU. The icon is a cross-section of a tire, and none of them know what a tire cross-section looks like. Because of this, they have driven on dangerously under inflated tires without knowing it. Fix the icon SO IT LOOKS LIKE A TIRE! Thank you.
Related recalls (3)
Wheels
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Sienna vehicles built with a specific lot of 10-spoke alloy wheels from one production facility. These wheels may not have been properly cooled during manufacturing. As a result, the wheels may crack in the spokes from an impact while driving.
Remedy: Toyota began notifying owners initially by phone on February 26, 2018 and will mail letters to any unnotified owner starting on April 20, 2018.
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 › Temporary/emergency spare tire
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Sienna vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode…
Remedy: Toyota sent owners in August 2014 an interim notification to advise owners of the recall and that dealers will perform an interim remedy to remove the spare tire and relocate it to the luggage compartment, free of…
NHTSA investigations
Tire pressure warning system failure
Odi opened pe06-010 based on 12 reports of alleged tire pressure warning system (tpws) failure on the subject vehicles.all reports alleged that the tpws warning light did not illuminate on the driver information panel when the tire pressure was low or the tire was flat.in some incidents, the consumer reported that tpws light did not illuminate when the tire pressure in 1 tire was at 15-20 psi and the other tires…
Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota Sienna years have wheel & tire problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2004 (143), 2006 (114), 2005 (82), 2011 (61) and 2000 (47) model years. Wheel & Tire complaints make up 7% of all complaints for the 2004.
Is there a recall for Toyota Sienna wheel & tire problems?
Yes — 3 recalls, including 18V-130 (wheels, Feb 22, 2018); 17V-295 (temporary/emergency spare tire, May 2, 2017); 14V-273 (temporary/emergency spare tire, May 22, 2014). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Toyota Sienna wheel & tire problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 38,000 miles; 61% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the tread/belt (85 mentions), followed by the pressure monitoring and regulating systems (52).
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.