I am reporting a severe safety hazard on my 2025 Toyota Tacoma caused by incorrect alignment specs and an uncorrected extreme toe setting. On a recent service visit, alignment inspection showed a Total Toe of +1.62 degrees (OEM target is approximately +0.10 degrees). The alignment machine database loaded incorrect tolerance specs (+1.37 to +1.87 degrees displayed as acceptable green range), leading technicians to leave the extreme toe-in completely unadjusted. In less than 2,000 miles of normal driving since a prior inspection, both front tires suffered extreme, rapid toe wear down to the internal cord layer. Operating a vehicle with +1.62 degrees total toe causes severe lateral tire drag and creates an imminent threat of a catastrophic tire blowout at highway speeds, presenting a significant vehicle safety defect.
Toyota Tacoma tire blowout problems
88 of the 8,489 owner complaints about the Toyota Tacoma describe tire blowout or tread separation, most of them for the 1998 model year.
- owner complaints
- 88
- worst model year
- 1998
- typical mileage
- 37,000
By model year
Often reported together
Coil spring 2Ball joint 2Pulling 1Steering lock-up 1Engine failure 1Adaptive cruise 1
What owners say
We had four Goodyear Assurance 215/70R/15 tires installed on our 2008 Tacoma pick-up by Sam's Club in 2019. While driving at highway speed (~55 mph), the driver's rear tire had a blowout of the outside sidewall. There were no objects or potholes run over. After removing the tire and inspecting the tread, there are no signs of any foreign objects in the tread. The tire pressure checks for all the tires were completed within the previous month, and they were balanced and rotated by Sam's Club within the previous three months. Fortunately, this did not occur on a front tire since we were on a heavily traveled two-lane road and we could have lost control with a catastrophic failure like this one. There were approximately 15k miles of use on all the tires.
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Tacoma equipped with Goodyear Tires, Tire Line: Wrangler, Tire Size: P235/75/R15, DOT Number: 1PJHLFNWR. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the passenger’s side rear tire exploded. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the tire had dry rotted and were outdated. The tires were replacement tires. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
Tire size 265/65/R17 In 8000 miles on a 2022 Toyota Tacoma, purchased new in August 2022, I have had two Nitto Ridge Grappler sidewall failures. Each has happened at highway speeds (55-60 mph) with adequate pressure (35 PSI). No objects or road hazards were encountered. Each tire displayed significant sidewall damage resulting in rapid loss of pressure (blowout). The passenger side front and driver side rear have both experienced the failure. This is a safety concern as a rapid decrease in pressure creates unstable driving conditions. So far, I have received no response from Nitto or Toyota regarding the failures. Instead, I am now required to purchase two new tires. I am concerned the other two will eventually fail on the sidewalls as well.
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Tacoma equipped with Goodyear tires, Tire Line: Assurance All Season, Tire Size: 215/70/R15. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, all four tires were shaking abnormally. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer where he was informed that all four tires were defective. The contact was shown that there were bubbles and indentations on each tire which led to tire cupping. The contact was also informed that the tires were not properly balanced or rotated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the tires were not round. The tire manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The tires were not replaced. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 67,000. The tire failure mileage was approximately 6,000.
I bought all 4 of my tires at the tire shop and I haven't drove more then 5,000 miles on them and it seemed to me that there was a tread separation so I went to take them in to change my tires because I had warranty on them . When I told about it they said they couldn't do anything and I would have to buy new tires and the warranty didn't cover it . I noticed it when I was at work and grabbing my drink from the truck . I have a daughter that's 1 and safety is my concern and want my family to be safe . And for me to buy new tires would put a dent on my pocket because I got other bills and priorities to pay . So my concern is that should my warranty cover my tires and is there a manufactory problem with the tires ? I did take them to 3 other tire shops and 2 out of 3 said it looks like there tread separating and the other couldn't really tell how that would happen .
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota tacoma equip with nitto tires, tire line: grappler g2 all terrain, tire size: 265/70/17, (dot unavailable). The contact stated that while driving approximate 60 MPH, the front passenger's side tire experienced a blow out. The driver's side rear tire also experienced a blowout. The tires were purchased in august 2019 at simple tire online. The cause of the failure was not determined. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 10,000. The VIN was not available. *bf consumer stated second tire blew out and purchased 4 new tires after that.
September 29, 2018 I was driving on the interstate my tacoma's front end would feel like it would float off the ground or lift up off the interstate. I made it back to the town I live in and stopped at a gas station for some gas. As I left, to go pick up my fianc and our 2 girls to get back on the interstate and drive back with them to where I just was. I got about 3 blocks from the gas station as I was going 30 MPH. All of a sudden my right front end goes down as if a tire blew. When I came to a stop and went to look what happen. I found that I don't have a flat tire but that my right front tire is lying on its side under the rear of the right front fender. The upper and lower ball joint each snapped in half which caused my tire to break loose and caused me to skid down the road. The right front axle shaft, outer tie rod, stabilizer bar links, spindle knuckle were all destroyed and had to be replaced. So when I was on the interstate heading home to get my family and kept feeling like the front of my truck would randomly float up was more than likely because my lower ball joint was already broken apart. Which driving on the interstate put enough stress on the upper ball joint. That caused the upper ball joint to break when it did. To think if it the tire stayed on till I picked up my family and got back on the interstate with my 3 girls and that tire broke off.
While driving down i95 north of sanford my passenger side rear tire blew out. Tires are new. Truck only has 15k miles I was driving around 75-78 MPH. Now I am worried that I will have another blow out. Thank goodness I was really holding onto the staring wheel tight.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tacoma. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the front passenger side lower ball joint detached and caused the tire to blow out. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 270,000.
Related recalls
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
- What is wrong
- Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Tacoma vehicles equipped with 18" Maverick Alloy Wheels. In the affected vehicles, the spare tire requires the use of a different style of lug nut to attach it to the vehicle than the other wheels use. These lug nuts were not provided with the vehicle.
- Risk
- If the spare tire/wheel is installed on the vehicle using the lug nuts from another wheel, damage to the wheel could result and may eventually lead to a loose wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- SET will notify owners, and dealers will: (a) Install a Warning Label on the spare tire/wheel, (b) supply a bag containing proper spare wheel lug nuts, and (c) place an Owner's Manual Addendum in the vehicle's glove box. The recall began on January 23, 2014. Owners may contact SET at 1‑954‑429‑2000.
Recall number 13V494000 · Recall details
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
- What is wrong
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2004 Tacoma light trucks manufactured from August 28, 2000, through August 27, 2004, and originally sold, or currently registered, in the following cold climate states with high road salt usage: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. The spare tire in the subject vehicles is located underneath the rear of the vehicle and held by a spare tire carrier. A lift plate on the carrier is used to help raise, lower and retain the tire. During its manufacture, the lift plate may not have been sufficiently coated with anti-corrosion materials. If the plate is insufficiently coated and the vehicle is operated in cold climate regions where road salts are frequently used, road spray can reach the carrier assembly and corrode the lift plate.
- Risk
- Corrosion of the plate could cause it to break, which could result in detachment of the spare tire from the vehicle. Detachment of the spare tire could result in a road hazard which may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, dealers will inspect the vehicle and replace the spare tire carrier lift plate as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in February 2013. Owners may contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 12V542000 · Recall details
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
- What is wrong
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 fj cruiser, land cruiser, tacoma, sequoia and tundra vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, "tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)." when factory-installed wheels and tires were replaced with toyota authorized accessory wheels and lt tires prior to first sale, the tire pressure monitoring systems were not re-calibrated correctly and therefore do not start illuminating the low tire pressure warning telltale at the required minimum activation pressure.
- Risk
- Failure to warn of tire deflations is a non-compliance with fmvss 138 and could lead to tire failure increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- For the land cruiser, sequoia, tacoma and tundra vehicles, the dealer will re-calibrate the tire pressure monitoring system on affected vehicles and install an updated tire and loading information label at no charge. For the fj cruiser vehicles, the TPMS cannot be reset so the electronic control unit (ecu) for the TPMS will be replaced. Toyota is currently developing the remedy ecu. If an owner is not certain whether his or her vehicle is equipped with these accessories, please contact any toyota dealer for an inspection at no charge. The safety recall began on march 31, 2011. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 11V148000 · Recall details
Tires: bead
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup trucks, the bead of the tire may be damaged due to improper assembly of the tires onto the wheels.
- Risk
- If the vehicle is operated in this condition, there is a possibility that a bulge may be formed on the sidewall and air may leak from the area of the damaged bead and a crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the tires and replace if necessary free of charge. The recall began on march 27, 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 06V061000 · Recall details
Tires: sidewall
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: 4x2 trucks equipped with tu4 white letter tire upgrade option and distributed by southeast toyota distributors in the states of alabama, florida, georgia, north and south carolina. Tire damage may have occurred due to improper installation, which could cause the tire to deflate or a bulge appearing in the sidewall of the tire.
- Risk
- An improperly inflated tire could result in vehicle handling problems or a blow out of an improperly installed tire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will check all four tires, rebalance and, if necessary, replace any damaged tire. Owner notification began july 3, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southeast toyota at 1‑800‑301‑6859.
Recall number 01V186000 · Recall details
Questions about the Toyota Tacoma tire blowout
Which Toyota Tacoma years have tire blowout or tread separation problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1998 (15 complaints), 1996 (11 complaints) and 1995 (6 complaints).
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