Component

TIRES:VALVE

510 NHTSA complaints about tires:valve issues across 34 makes and 170 models.

Data updated August 2026. Counts render from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation standardized component field; severity flags cross-reference NHTSA ODI complaint flags for owner-reported crash, fire, and injury markers. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace NHTSA recall notices or a vehicle-specific inspection. Methodology · Corrections.

NHTSA ODI component intake brief

ODI category TIRES:VALVE

510 filings · 170 models · 34 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS MODERATE 510 ODI rows
  • MODELS 170 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 34 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 2.2% 11 crash-flagged
  • RANK #206 of 696 categories
  • SEV INJURY 7 deaths · 9 injuries
TIRES:VALVE (this)510EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCHEXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS…506FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICESFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAG…520POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINTPOWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTA…524
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: TIRES:VALVE vs nearest complaint-total peers

TIRES:VALVE sits MODERATE on ODI intake volume (#206 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (7 reported fatalities across 170 models). Open Ford F-550 SD (category leader) →

TIRES:VALVE model-concentration reading

The standout signal for tires:valve is model concentration: Ford F-550 SD accounts for 29 filings (5.7% of this category) out of 510 total.

Moderate-volume categories still show a fingerprint in the model table below, cross-check each nameplate's recall and investigation history before inferring a defect pattern.

Next step: compare Ford F-550 SD against EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH on filing totals before treating tires:valve volume as a purchase signal.

510
Complaints
170
Models Affected
11
Crashes
0
Fires
7
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Ford F-550 SD
29
2 Chrysler Town AND Country
27
3 Dodge Grand Caravan
18
4 Ford F-150
17
5 Ford F-450 SD
13
6 Ford F-350
13
7 Dodge Sprinter
12
8 Dodge B350
12
9 Jeep Liberty
11
10 Dodge RAM 1500
11
11 Dodge Journey
10
12 Dodge Caravan
10
13 Mazda Mazda3
9
14 Jeep Grand Cherokee
9
15 Toyota Camry
8
16 Honda Accord
8
17 Ford Mustang
8
18 Dodge RAM
8
19 Toyota Corolla
7
20 Mercury Grand Marquis
6
21 Mazda Mazda6
6
22 Jeep Wrangler
6
23 Honda Civic
6
24 Ford Fusion
6
25 Hyundai Sonata
5
26 Ford Explorer
5
27 Dodge Charger
5
28 Dodge Caliber
5
29 Volkswagen Routan
4
30 Mazda Mazda5
4

Recent Complaints

2018 RAM 2500

Hi I have been driving for over 42 years & never had a tire valve fail on me. This past winter we drove cross country, form Pennsylvania to Arizona, pulling a 26' trailer. I am meticulous about monito

2002 Chevrolet Impala Crash

225/60 R16 tire size valve leak and pushed in slow tire leak

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

2019 Ford F-350

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it was discovered that the air pressure in all four tires were consistently decreasing; the contact also notic

2018 Ford F-350

Ongoing problem originally reported 4/12/18, NHTSA ID 11084859. Originally reported failure of one aluminum wheel/valve stem causing loss of air pressure. Since then, all four outer aluminum wheels/v

1997 Jeep Wrangler

There have been 2 instances of the stem leaking air seemingly out of nowhere on 2 of the 5 tires within a year of installation. Both leaks were noticed after I had finished a drive. The service center

2010 Mazda Mazda5

The contact owns a 2010 Mazda Mazda5. The contact stated that while inflating the driver’s side rear tire, the valve stem fractured and detached. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was no

2020 Subaru Forester

I have had to replace the tire valve stems on ALL 4 tires. In addition, 1 of the replacement valve stems also had to replaced within 1 year when it was first replaced. All this within the first 3 year

2018 Ford F-350

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving 60-65 MPH, the TPMS warning light illuminated. The contact stated that air was added; however, the failure reoccurred shortly

2015 GMC Terrain

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC TERRAIN. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM DETECTED THAT ALL TIRE PRESSURE WERE LOW. THE CONTACT WAS CONSTANTLY ADDING

2015 Subaru Impreza

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 SUBARU IMPREZA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT T

2016 Mazda CX-5

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 MAZDA CX5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO INFLATE THE TIRE ON THE VEHICLE, THE VALVE STEM FRACTURED. THE VALVE STEM WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED.

2009 Mazda Mazda6

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MAZDA 6. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS PLACING AIR INTO THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE, HE FOUND THAT THE VALVE STEM WAS CORRODED AND FRACTURED. IN ADDITION, THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WA

2004 Dodge Sprinter 2500

MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TIRE VALVE STEMS SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL. *JS

2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE LOST AIR QUICKLY AND ABRUPTLY. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT T

2010 Chrysler Town AND Country

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALUMINUM VALVE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR ILLUMINATED, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE FAIL

1988 Ford Thunderbird

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 FORD THUNDERBIRD EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR ASSURANCE FUEL MAX TIRES, SIZE: P225/60R16. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE TIRES MADE AN ABNORMAL RUMBLING NOISE. THE CONTACT NOT

2004 Nissan Frontier

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE DEFLATED. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VALVE STEM WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS

2008 Volvo Xc70

2008 VOLVO XC-70. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SENSORS CORROSION. *M THE CONSUMER STATED DURING A TIRE CHANGE, IT WAS DISCOVERED TWO VALVES WAS SEVERELY CORRODED. *JB

2007 KIA Sorento

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 KIA SORENTO. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE SENSOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE VALVE STEM

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