2007 Toyota Camry: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Jan 10, 2023 · Tires · 224,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: Cross Climate 2, Tire Size: 215/60/R16, DOT Number: 1AP4909CX2022. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, he switched lanes to avoid crashing into another vehicle in front that had stopped abruptly. The contact nearly lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle inadvertently swerved, and the contact felt as if the vehicle was going to flip over. Upon inspection, the contact related the failure to the design of the tires. The contact stated that the tires had no ribs, borders, or lateral grooves; the tires only had a V-shaped design along the tread. The tire store was made aware of the failure; however, the tires were not replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The tire failure mileage was approximately 25. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 224,000.

Filed Jan 23, 2017 · Tires · 149,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry equipped with starfire solarus tires, size: 215/60/16 (na). While driving 60 MPH, the front passenger tire experienced a blowout. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the tread was separated from the steel belt. The contact stated that there was excessive damage due to the blowout. The tire was not replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 149,000. The tire failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Apr 16, 2013 · Body, Electrical · 65,000 miles · TX

Kumho tire. Left front wheel. The tread separated and the treaded part broke causing extensive damage to the left fender, fender lining, left body panel below both doors, the front bumper, the left headlight electrical system and possibly other front end damage. Driver did not hit anything on the freeway and was able to come to a safe stop without hitting anything else. This, and the other three tires on the car were purchased from discount tire on 08/04/2010, and they only have about 41,000 miles on them.

Filed Sep 9, 2012 · Tires · 79,400 miles · OK

I was traveling on the highway yesterday when my left front tire blew out(or what I thought was a blow out). I was in heavy traffic and was, by the grace of god, able to keep the car in control. When I was able to pull over, I found that my tread had completely separated from the tire and when it peeled away , it took part of my bumper away. I get regular maintenance on this car. I just purchased it a year ago.there was no indication of a problem, no noise, no "light" nothing. Just boom.

Filed Jul 15, 2010 · Airbags · 14,091 miles · NY · crash

On 6/26/2010, a speeding nissan altima ran a stop sign and collided with my toyota camry left front wheel causing my car to loose control, jump the curb to it's right and crashed head on into a fire hydrant protective barrier. The other car continued to hit my car from behind on the left rear further causing the head on impact and frontal damage. The airbags of my toyota failed to deploy. The airbags of the altima did deploy. Because if the severity of the impact and frontal and other damage, my toyota camry was totaled. The impact also caused the two left side tires to blow out. Also as the toyota camry jumped the curb, it hit a metal traffic sign causing it to be cut off completely at the bottom.

Filed Aug 13, 2009 · Tires · 68,113 miles · AL · crash

I was on my way to work I was going at a speed of 45 -50 miles per hour;all of a sudden my car started spinning out of control. The car landed in a ditch on some huge rocks. It was raining at the time of the wreck but I never agreed or felt like the car hydroplaned. There is know real explanation for the car spinning out of control other than what I believe to be the tires. Not sure if it was traction,tread or blowout. The car has been declared a total loss.

Filed Feb 23, 2009 · Tires · 30,000 miles · SC

Email sent to bridgestone tires on monday feb. 23,2008 at 6:45pm from there website http://www.bridgestone-firestone.com/ tires in question are:: p215/60r16 turanza el400 I have a 2007 toyota camry that has approx. 31,000 miles on it. I took it in for service and have been told my tires are down to the wear belts . I'm like what!! You have to be kidding me, I have to purchase tires at 30,000 miles.I took it to harrelson toyota in rock hill sc. They tell me the same thing. I was then advised to call toyota of california and file a complaint.( I have done that) they advised that I call bridgestone. (I'm sending this email to you)I dont feel like with a new car I have had since last jan. I should be buying tires, because they are down to the wear belts. Kinda like you wouldnt expect to have to replace you tv after watching it for one year and it goes out even though you use it everyday. My point is I shouldnt be buying another set of tires at 30,000. I think bridgestone should replace my tires. I am 40 years old and the only person that drives this car, because my kids are to young to drive. So with this being said, I have copied this email and saved it to my files. I will be contacting geico insurance co and letting them know of this problem in the event I have a blow out, and have damages I am and will hold bridgestone accountable.(safety of my kids and myself). I have also filed a complaint with the better business bureau and with the federal safety agency. I will pateintly wait for a voucher from you to replace my tires. If I dont hear from you by april 1,2009. I will seek legal action at this time. Thank you! -susan j. Smith

Filed Aug 21, 2008 · Tires · 17,000 miles · FL

I had a blowout on the interstate at 55mph. No notice just blew out, did not hit anything. Tire replaced at my expense.

Filed Apr 28, 2008 · Suspension, Tires · 14,000 miles · NE

My 2007 toyota with only 14,000 miles on it is already out of alignment and wearing the inside of the tires. I thought that I had a defective tire because of the thumping noise and was told by the dealer that it was because I did not rotate the tires. I had rotated the tires 1 time during the 14,000 miles and the rear tire was "cupping" the same as the front tire. This proved that the alignment was bad probably from the factory. I talked with the salesman at the dealer and he said that I should probably have an alignment done every 6 months. I have never had to get an alignment done on a new car until I bought new tires. They did not offer me anything even though the car is still under warranty. I feel that this is a safety issue due to the fact that if I were someone who was not aware of what was going on with my tires due to improper alignment from the factory and the tire would wear on the inside (as mine are) where it is not noticeable there could be blowout of the tire resulting in a serious accident and even death. I would like to see toyota issue a recall on all 2007 camrys for front end alignment or else reimbursement for those who have had to get their vehicle aligned (as I am about to) due to the fact the dealers are unwilling to warrant this work. I have read consumer web sights and there are a lot of these cars with the same problem. Please, in the interest of safety, make toyota accountable for this failure of design.

Filed Jan 30, 2008 · Tires · 17,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota camry. The vehicle has bridgestone turanza el400-02, size 215-60vr16 tires. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance at 17,000 miles. The dealer stated that all four tires had wear and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the best price she could get from the dealer was four tires for the price of three, at $567. The dot number was unknown. The vehicle current and failure mileages were 17,000. The tire failure mileage was 17,500. Updated 03-04-08

Filed Aug 20, 2007 · Tires · 6,000 miles · NJ · crash

Daughter driving home on I-81 in va and rear driver tire blew out. The toyota camry (2007) is only 3 months old and has 6,00 miles. She says she checked before leaving and was going 70-75mph. It was 4 am about 75 f. I believe it is a faulty tire: bridgestone turanza el 400 02 p215 60r16 94 v m+s. She ended up in a ditch, it was that or hitting a truck. Ambulances, fire and police responded but thankfully she was not hurt. The car suffered front plastic bumper damage.