Toyota Sequoia tire blowout problems

Filed Jul 14, 2023 · Tires · 117,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Sequoia equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: Latitude Tour, Tire Size: P265/70/R16, DOT Number: APJ6001X1814. The contact stated he was informed at a State Inspection that the vehicle had failed the inspection because there was a large crack in the tread of all four tires. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13T006000 (Tires); however, the tire size was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the tires were not covered. The tires were replacement tires. The tires were not replaced. The tire failure mileage was approximately 33,000. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

Filed Jul 1, 2022 · Tires · RI

My wife was driving Interstate 81 from Tennessee to West Virginia at 70 mph when her right front tire blew out. Two months prior to this we were driving approximately 40 mph on a back road and the left front tire blew out. These are Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season 275/55 R20, purchased approximately in August 2020, with approximately 40,000 miles.

Filed Oct 14, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 259,400 miles · SC

Driving the vehicle at about 60mph, grinding sound, loss of power steering control, pulls to the right side, deceleration, loud noise like a tire blowout, vsc lights on dash come on. This has happened 4 times while driving the vehicle, no warning and you must pull over and turn the engine off and it will reset so you are able to start the vehicle to continue. Very scary incidents!!!

Filed Apr 3, 2018 · Visibility · 40,300 miles · TX

While driving straight on a clear and sunny day on a highway with few surrounding vehicles, what seemed like explosion was felt and heard. A quick assessment was made to determine that there was no road debris, the tires did not blow out, and there was no issue with any surrounding cars. While the driver sought a safe place to pull over, the passenger looked around the vehicle to find all windows in tact and slightly opened the moon shade, to discover that the sunroof was cracked. After pulling over, the sunroof was inspected from the exterior and the glass was noticeably bowed outward, suggesting an explosion vs. An article hitting the glass to cause the break. Numerous accounts of sunroof explosions have been found online.

Filed Mar 3, 2016 · Tires · SC

2013 toyota sequoia. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle defective tires. *smd the consumer stated the right front tire blew out, while driving 60 MPH. When the consumer pulled over, he discovered the entire factory installed tire had blown and disintegrated. No tire info was given.

Filed Jun 6, 2014 · Tires · 117,000 miles · WI

Three (3) cooper tire failures, discoverer h/t, 265/70r16, dot number utc2c5t2305. 9 oct 2013, took vehicle in for regular maintenance. Received courtesy inspection that included tire tread/condition check. Checks were good with outer/inner tread depth of 8/5, 7/5, 8/8, 8/8. Tires rotated and front end alignment accomplished due to uneven wear on front tires. On nov 4, 2013, 400 miles of interstate driving after 9 oct 2013 tire rotation/front end alignment, 7/5 tire tread separated on interstate damaging left rear wheel well, left rear quarter panel and rear bumper ($2500 damage). 11 april 2014, approx 2500 miles after 9 oct 2013 tire rotation/front end alignment, 8/5 tire tread separated on interstate damaging right rear wheel well, right rear quarter panel, right rear door and rear bumper (approx $2000 damage). Purchase 2 new tires for front, rotated both 8/8 tires to rear and had them inspected at tire dealer who said that there was no need to replace and that there was several thousand miles left of use. 10 may 2014, approx 3500 miles after 9 oct 2013 tire rotation/front end alignment, left rear 8/8 tire tread separated on interstate damaging left rear wheel well, fuel line, left rear quarter panel, left rear door, left running board, and rear bumper.

Filed Feb 6, 2013 · Tires · 160,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 toyota sequoia equipped with hankook dynapro 110s tires, size p265/65/r17. The contact stated that while changing his brakes, he noticed that the front passenger, front driver, and the rear driver side tires all had separated sidewalls. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to determine the cause of the failure but advised the contact to replace all tires. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The tires were replaced. The dot was not available. The tire failure mileage was 40,000. The failure and current mileage was 160,000.

Filed May 6, 2012 · Tires · HI

Visible multiple cracks on the sidewall of tires (4 of them installed in toyota sequoia sr5), michelin cross terrain,p-metric, bought on 02-06-2009, at costco # 485 waipio hi, still on warranty,not 2/32 worn yet. Owner brought the tire for inspection at the said outlet for the tire technician to inspect, but was told that its just "cosmetic", safe to use. Owner is concerned about safety issue, an imminent tire blowout might happen. Please advise.

Filed Oct 21, 2010 · Suspension, Tires · 28,000 miles · CA

We bought our 2005 toyota sequoia brand new. It has excessive tread wear on the outer edge of the tires. We are going on our 3rd set of tires. The original ones were replaced at 28k and we are having to buy new ones at 66k. We have been diligent in rotating our tires and having the alignments done. In 2007 there was a recall on the lower ball joint for the front suspension. We complained to the toyota dealer at that time about the uneven wear on our tires, and could it be caused by the defective ball joint. They disagreed and said that it was from not taking care of our vehicle. We told them that we had the tires rotated at the recommended times. They said the car was fine, the test for the alignment was fine so it had to be the driver. Since then I have checked out other 2005 sequoia's and noticed the same wear problem. I have also gone on different forums regarding this subject and have found the same complaint from other consumers. At what point is toyota going to do something? Is a car going to have to blow out a tire and kill someone for them to do something about this defect? Our tires are bald on the outer edge of the tread but still have another 25k miles in the middle. I am extremely cautious going around corners because the traction control goes into effect. I am frustrated with the response that I have received from toyota. There is something wrong with the suspension. When I spoke to a representative with toyota, I was told," that it is normal to only get 26k miles out of your tires. You can't compare your sequoia with the tahoe or explorer." I have filed a complaint with toyota in 2010 and the dealership in 2008 and I feel that it is being brushed under the rug.the amount of money we are spending on tires and alignments is frustrating. I just want my vehicle to be fixed so that the tires have an even wear pattern and last longer than 26k miles.

Filed Sep 29, 2010 · Tires · 206 miles · NY

On september 24, 2010 at approximately 4:00p, the right rear tire on my 2011 toyota sequoia blowout. The tire had been driven 206 miles. The blowout was sudden and without warning. Fortunately, at the time of the incident, I was traveling slowly on a city street. The tire is a michelin ltx a/s, dot m3b9 uj1x 3709. I have filed a report of the above with the dealer, burdick toyota-scion, cicero, ny. I have asked that all michelin tires be replaced. I am waiting for a response.