Component

TIRES:BEAD

184 NHTSA complaints about tires:bead issues across 28 makes and 117 models.

The tires:bead is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 184 filings from 28 manufacturers and 117 distinct vehicle models, a footprint large enough that defect engineers can isolate part-family patterns across different platforms that share the same supplier or the same federal motor vehicle safety standard.

Among filings citing this component, owners have reported 9 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries, and 3 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the FORD F-150 with 14 filings, followed by TOYOTA TACOMA and TOYOTA CAMRY. These severity counters are what separates a nuisance complaint trend from a pattern NHTSA is likely to escalate into a Preliminary Evaluation.

Component-level analysis is how the Office of Defects Investigation spots cross-manufacturer supplier issues — the same airbag inflator, the same takata-style ignition switch, the same brake hose material — before they become industry-wide recalls. When you see a single component accumulating large complaint volume across several unrelated nameplates, that is usually a signature of a shared supplier or a shared federal standard being stressed by real-world conditions. Use the affected-vehicles table below to see whether the pattern is concentrated on a handful of models or distributed evenly, and cross-reference each model's full recall and investigation history before drawing conclusions about any one nameplate.

184
Complaints
117
Models Affected
9
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 FORD F-150 14
2 TOYOTA TACOMA 6
3 TOYOTA CAMRY 5
4 JEEP CHEROKEE 5
5 FORD EXPLORER 5
6 DODGE DAKOTA 5
7 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER 4
8 FORD F-250 4
9 CHRYSLER LHS 4
10 TOYOTA COROLLA 3
11 GMC SIERRA 3
12 FORD WINDSTAR 3
13 FORD TAURUS 3
14 FORD FOCUS 3
15 FORD ESCORT 3
16 SUBARU LEGACY 2
17 MERCURY SABLE 2
18 LINCOLN MKZ 2
19 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2
20 HONDA ODYSSEY 2
21 HONDA CR-V 2
22 HONDA ACCORD 2
23 FORD F-350 2
24 FORD EXPEDITION 2
25 FORD EXCURSION 2
26 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2
27 CHEVROLET IMPALA 2
28 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1
29 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1
30 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 1

Recent Complaints

2022 HONDA CR-V

The contact owns a 2022 Honda CR-V equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Cross Contact, Tire Size: 235/55/R19, DOT Number: HWE7WC8K1722. The contact stated that there was a round dot on the fron

2004 GMC YUKON

275 55r20 Sidewalls are separating like dryrotted. Bad and severe problems and have been reported to Bridgestone warranty and recall department with no actio taken at this time.

2025 TOYOTA TACOMA

TIRE SIZE IS 245/75R17, NORAML DRIVING SPEED @ 70MPH AND GOT FLAT. THIS VEHICLE IS LESS THAN 8000 MILES AND ALREADY HAD (2) FLAT TIRES IN THE SPAN OF LESS THAN 6 MONTH, 1ST INCIDENT HAPPENED ON 9/08/2

2011 FORD F-250

The tires were installed on 8.22.2025 and on the following Thursday, August 28, 2025, all of the tires had low pressure. I returned to the Orange City, FL Tire Kingdom per the managers' (Brittany) re

2016 HONDA FIT

Woke up [XXX] to a flat tire. Filled the tire and heard a hiss. We took the vehicle to NTB in Wellsburg, WV where we bought the tires. After inspection we were told two tires had "bubbles" and needed

2004 TOYOTA TACOMA

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Tacoma equipped with Toyo Tires, Tire Line: Open Country HT, Tire Size: 265/70/R16, DOT Number: CXLJA881918. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the stee

2021 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4

In Sept. 2024 we noticed that the edges of both front tires (Alenza 235/50 R20) had pieces coming off them so we arranged to have the tires replaced at the original dealer from which we had bought the

2016 ACURA TLX

The contact owns a 2016 Acura TLX equipped with Cooper Tires, Tires Line: Evolution Tour, Tire Size: 225/50/R18, DOT Number: N/A. The contact stated that after driving 25 MPH over a small pothole, the

2008 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLK63

THERE'S A MANUFACTURING FLAW IN THE BEAD AREA OF ALL 4 TIRES THE CONDITION IS KNOWN AS AMIGRATING WIRE STEEL CORD IN THE BEAD AREA IS BLEEDING THROUGH THE RUBBER AND IS EXPOSED.

2016 MAZDA MAZDA6

I bought the Bridgestone tires in Sept 2023 from Walmart. On Nov 23, 2024, I went to Walmart auto center to have 4 Bridgestone tires rotated and balanced. The tech discovered severe bead separati

1981 CHEVROLET CAMARO

The contact owns a 1981 Chevrolet Camaro equipped with BF Goodrich Tires, Tire Line: Radial T/A, Tire Size: 235/60/R15, DOT Number: K4VENX510421. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, it wa

2025 LEXUS NX

While I was driving my new 2025 Lexus NX 350H on the freeway, the driver side rear tire disintegrated and I had to make an emergency evasive maneuver to the shoulder of the freeway!

2020 TOYOTA COROLLA

All FOUR Goodyear Exhilarate tires cracked and separated from the sidewall on the interior side of the tire. i have one of the four tired saved and available for inspection. With the tire separating a

2019 TOYOTA TUNDRA

275/55r20. only have around 10,000 miles. just rotate the tire at Walmart in Texas . on my way to Georgia my rear tire exploded without any warning at 75 mph . I almost lost control over the vechle .

2017 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE

Dealership I bought this car from 5 days ago, mckluski chevy in Cincinnati Ohio stated it would be another week before i could buy the car as there was a recall on the tires and they were putting new

2010 AUDI Q7

The tread started tearing away from the tire, and sidewall. Less than 5k on tires.

2017 RAM 3500

Tire Size: LT235/80R17. Tire installed [XXX]. Tire Dated Stamp: 4619. Mileage on tire: Approx 23K. Vehicle: 2017 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn Dually w/6.7L Diesel. Road Surface: Smooth. Hazards: none. W

2017 FORD FOCUS Crash

225/50/17 have had one tire completely tear at the rim& cause chaos on the road. And another that that I have to put air in twice a day.

2019 RAM 5500

The contact owns a 2019 Ram 5500. The contact stated that while one of his drivers was driving at an undisclosed speed, the tire tread detached and began to roll down the highway. The driver pulled ov

2023 TOYOTA CAMRY

235/45R18 94V. Hankook Kinergy GT While driving at 40-50 mph driver rear tire split between the sidewall and the treads, completely. It split was most of the way around (240 degrees) and there was no

Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints involve tires:bead issues?
The NHTSA has received 184 complaints about tires:bead problems across 117 vehicle models from 28 manufacturers.
How dangerous are tires:bead defects?
TIRES:BEAD issues have been linked to 9 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries, and 3 deaths according to NHTSA complaint data.
Which vehicles have the most tires:bead problems?
The most complained-about vehicle for tires:bead issues is the FORD F-150 with 14 complaints.
Where does PlainCars get its safety data?
All vehicle safety data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database, which collects reports from vehicle owners about safety-related defects.

Data Sources

Vehicle complaint data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database. Includes consumer-reported safety issues filed with NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Severity counts cross-reference NHTSA FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) for fatal incidents where a corresponding FARS record exists.

Component categories are standardized by NHTSA. Crash-test ratings where shown are drawn from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Complaint counts, crash reports, fire reports, and fatality data reflect consumer-submitted reports and may not represent all incidents.

Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for vehicle purchase decisions. NHTSA complaint data is self-reported by consumers and has not been verified or investigated. A high complaint count does not necessarily indicate a defect. Always consult a qualified mechanic and check official NHTSA recall notices before making safety-related decisions.

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