Toyota Corolla Tires Problems
Owners have filed 210 complaints with NHTSA about tires problems on the Toyota Corolla across 29 model years. The 1999 model year has the most (22). The words owners use most often: “tire size” (9% of reports).
- 210tires complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 28mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 69%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Tire size: mentioned in 19 of 210 complaints (9%)
- Four tires: mentioned in 18 of 210 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do tires problems happen?
Based on 105 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 210 complaints, 28 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 8 an injury.
Toyota Corolla tires complaints by model year
| Model year | Tires complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Corolla | 5 | 16% | 18,000 |
| 2024 Corolla | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2022 Corolla | 4 | 4% | 16,000 |
| 2021 Corolla | 5 | 3% | 53,253 |
| 2020 Corolla | 3 | 1% | 18,000 |
| 2019 Corolla | 3 | 1% | 75,000 |
| 2018 Corolla | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2017 Corolla | 1 | 1% | 12,000 |
| 2016 Corolla | 8 | 4% | 28,520 |
| 2015 Corolla | 6 | 3% | 8,100 |
| 2014 Corolla | 5 | 2% | 2,994 |
| 2013 Corolla | 5 | 2% | 2,447 |
| 2011 Corolla | 3 | 1% | 58,000 |
| 2010 Corolla | 14 | 1% | 2,550 |
| 2009 Corolla | 14 | 1% | 16,803 |
| 2008 Corolla | 2 | 1% | 168,000 |
| 2007 Corolla | 11 | 1% | 26,500 |
| 2006 Corolla | 10 | 1% | 35,049 |
| 2005 Corolla | 10 | 1% | 84,750 |
| 2004 Corolla | 6 | 1% | 12,000 |
| 2003 Corolla | 13 | 2% | 8,856 |
| 2002 Corolla | 7 | 6% | 28,460 |
| 2001 Corolla | 9 | 7% | 77,750 |
| 2000 Corolla | 10 | 7% | 155,038 |
| 1999 Corolla | 22 | 14% | 70,064 |
| 1998 Corolla | 11 | 5% | 135,730 |
| 1997 Corolla | 7 | 5% | — |
| 1996 Corolla | 6 | 5% | — |
| 1995 Corolla | 8 | 5% | 8,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Tires:temporary/emergency spare tire
Model years: 2017
Problem: 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.
Risk: A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
225/40r18 88v
Purchased set of 4 Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring 195/65R1591H tires on 26 Jun 2026 @ 48,847 miles on the odometer. Three of the tires had the same serial number of [redacted], with the 4th of [redacted]. Brought car in for service on 20 Oct 2025 @ 65,340 due to a slow leak on the rear passenger and was…
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Corolla equipped with Dunlop Tires, Tire Line: SP Sport 5000, Tire Size: 225/40/R18, DOT Number: [redacted]. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from each tire, and the tires were slick while…
Premature wear and tear
After my annual Massachusetts state vehicle inspection, it was found all 4 of my Yokohama tires (195/65r-15) had serious dry rot which exceeds one inch in length. The tires came with the vehicle purchased new from my local Toyota dealer on 6/27/22
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Corollas have tires problems?
No. NHTSA has 210 owner complaints about tires for the Toyota Corolla. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Toyota Corolla tires?
Yes: 1 safety recall list tires. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about tires problems on the Toyota Corolla?
The most frequent phrase is “tire size”, in 19 of 210 complaints, followed by “four tires” (18).
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