Scion TC tire blowout problems

Filed Apr 23, 2023 · FL

While driving on the interstate, all of a sudden, I hear a loud bang. This sound sounded like a tire blew or a gun shot. Then I see glass rolling down the back windshield. After inspecting, it was the sunroof/moonroof that exploded outwords as if there was some pressure from the heat built up.My brother was in the backseat, luckily the windshield was closed. He could have gotten seriously hurt from the glass debris falling onto him or into his eyes.After researching, this is a common situation for this model car, being the number 1 car reported for similar incidents.

Filed Mar 9, 2022 · Tires · SC · crash

Just entered the interstate and was 2 miles from home when the car started shaking cause the car to make a sudden hard right across multiple lanes of traffic going down an embankment and hitting trees. Witness who saw the accident while traveling behind the car saw smoke coming from driver rear tire, then car began to shake and car abruptly went to the right and off the road. Highway patrol stated based on witness and driver accounts, the driver rear tire failed. The collision center states the interior portion of the driver read tire separated and failed. The entire tire separated clean.

Filed Oct 17, 2018 · Visibility · 42,300 miles · CA

About 5:15 pm, driving westbound in the sun, on a clear day, in the far left lane of a 4 lane freeway going about 65-70 MPH, approaching a southbound ramp. There were 3 vehicles, a mini cooper in front and right and a truck behind, all 3 cars are at least 3-4 car lengths away in no traffic. Both windows about halfway down, listening to music, not blaring, when I suddenly hear an incredibly loud pop. I think my tire blew out, but no change in maneuverability or lights blinking on the dash. I look in front and to the cooper to the right and there was no change in their driving, all flowing with traffic, behind no change as well. Assume something hit the side of car. Still shaken from the sound I continue commute now going southbound, when I hear what sounded like driving on sand. Not that possible on a freeway without me noticing, my instinct was to pull back sunroof shade to find the glass completely shattered. And continued to listen to it shatter for the rest of my 15 minute commute home. Was unable to take straight to dealership since they were about to close and drove it in the next morning. 12 hours & counting, I was told to pay $1340 or leave and find better luck elsewhere. If a rock created this damage I would have went straight to a junkyard and got it replaced no problem. But no rock did this damage. I was told by a mgr. That with the windows down a rock can come in and hit it, with the wind and pressure a pop can happen. Unbelievable. As of now 10/17, 6 hrs. After taking car in, I am awaiting a dist. Mgr. To respond to an email in hopes that I can be helped out with this situation, not repaired & replaced free of charge on behalf of the dealership. I do not believe this should be an occurrence that I need to wait on a response to an email, this should be handled quickly and free of stress & charge to consumer when no other outside force caused the damage.

Filed Nov 3, 2015 · Tires · 56,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota scion tc equipped with michelin pilot sport a/s plus tires, size 215/45/r17 (na). While driving approximately 55 MPH, the rear passenger side tire blew out and caused the vehicle to crash into a guardrail. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent mechanic. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The tire was a replacement tire. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 56,000 and the tire failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Oct 2, 2015 · Wheels · 70,000 miles · IA · crash · 2 injuries

Driving at 50 MPH,being forced to right paving edge,corrected quickly to left,car went over center line and very extreme single vehicle crash with driver and front set passenger .car was beyond distroyed.loss of control unknown.one fact that is present is left front tire has no air in tire,still on wheel,and no damage to tire.I feel the tire was force off wheel bead ,air loss instantly,and was like a blowout.the only markings on road was the tire thread pattern without any skid marks and a light scartch mark,outside of tire marks.tires we replaced by toyota dealer,,7,000 miles,like new,rotated,inspectd,gage air checked 5000 miles/6 months ago ,tps light not on,so no reason to think low air pressure nor any tire issue .tire is bridgestone potenza 215/45r17 91v.wheel is orginal equipment alloy 6 double spoke,tire size same as orginal.no air,tire thread patten printed on road buy rubber only ,scratch made by outside edge of the wheel as only possible cause,so did tire deflate and over correct drivers actions .both are ok,and 2 others that saw accident happen can not place cause.police also can not .no drinking,drugs,cell phones ect.at site 2 aditional tires defalted ,still on wheels,with only one rear wheel inflated,left rear,where car has little damage.left front suspension is detached allowing wheel to turn hard to left and upward ,assumed to be accident damage,but did steering/ suspencion brake loose before accident ? Is this a low profile performance tire/wheel accident ???

Filed Mar 2, 2014 · Tires · 100 miles · MN

2007 scion tc bought used 2-18-14 toyota dealer had put 4 brand new 215/45/zr17 91w on car and less than 100 miles had 2 blowouts, not flat tires blowouts. 1st on 2-27-14 going 55 MPH on hwy. 169 mn. Right front tire blew out for no reason 2nd on 3-1-14 going 55 MPH. On hwy. 100 at hwy. 55 in minnesota tire blew had stake in center of tread, tire beads stayed sealed in place on rim but the balance of tire came off and ended on other side of road about 50 feet back. No reason for tire to come off that way. Car had been on road for 20 miles and outside temperature was 5 deg. Above 0 mn hwy. Patrol was called because car was on left side of road but spare was put on before they arrived so called an advised them car was off of the road.

Filed Jan 13, 2014 · Tires · 64,395 miles · FL

Now feeling compelled to document this issue only because it is the 2nd failure of these tires. Failure in the rear drivers side tire side wall bubble was seen as I entered my scion tc 2005 that was on 1/30/13 mileage 57786. That would make it 7400 miles for the first failure. The original tires purchased (all 4) 12/10/11 mileage 50320. Now after almost a year the 2nd failure of these tires inside wall where tread belt meets side wall has peeled off. This was on a day when we had our 2 grandsons in the car. Mileage now 64395. Different tire front drivers side. So that is 14k on this tire that failed. As you can see we are not high mileage divers. My biggest concern would be what if this failed on the interstate at 70 MPH? Sounds like the issue firestone had some years ago. Speed was not a factor, bad roads not a factor, the weather was clear, no outside condition or other vehicles involved. I have been driving for 50+ years. We will contact the tire manufacture also. *tr the consumer experienced a third tire failure, where the bead on the side wall of the tire came off. Updated 12/09/14

Filed Jul 14, 2012 · Tires · 136,628 miles · CA

These are replacement pirelli tires for my daughter's 2006 scion tc. 235/40r18 h pirelli p zero nero a/s 91h tires installed new about 1 year ago. 1 tire on left rear developed large bulge/bubble on sidewall - identified during service at servicing toyota dealership. Contacted pirelli USA - was advised to have tire replaced and return incident tire to pirelli for evaluation and any possible credit towards purchase of replacement. To date, and after several contacts with big o tires who performed the replacement - no answer. Please note there was no evidence of split or damage to inside casing opposite the bulge - this tire was not damaged against a curb. Could have LED to a blow out.

Filed Oct 27, 2011 · Tires · 1,700 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota scion tc equipped with toyo proxes st ii tires, size p225/45/18. The contact stated that while changing lanes at approximately 55 MPH, he drove over a reflector in the road and the front passenger tire blewout. The vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder and a spare tire was installed as a replacement. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 1,700.

Filed Jan 26, 2011 · Tires · 51,100 miles · MA

Bought 4 yokohama tires had 3 blow outs. Had 31950 when tires were put on. Drove 1500 miles had first blowout. Replaced tire pay out pocket. Had 2nd blow out in dec 2010 car had 51000 has 3rd blow out jan 24 2011 called yokohama told them they said my tires were on recall so wouldn't replaced.