Component

WHEELS

17,848 NHTSA complaints about wheels issues across 65 makes and 1220 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 WHEELS

17,848 filings · 1220 models · 65 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS MASS 17,848 ODI rows
  • MODELS 1220 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 65 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 8.3% 1,480 crash-flagged
  • RANK #26 of 696 categories
  • SEV CRITICAL 94 deaths · 953 injuries
WHEELS (this)17,848ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINEENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EN…18,005STRUCTURE18,600AIR BAGS:FRONTAL20,105
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: WHEELS vs nearest complaint-total peers

WHEELS sits MASS on ODI intake volume (#26 of 696 standardized categories) with a CRITICAL severity stamp (94 reported fatalities across 1220 models). Open Chevrolet Corvette (category leader) →

WHEELS filing-volume reading

The standout signal for wheels is ODI intake volume: 17,848 filings (MASS band · #26 of 696 standardized categories) across 1220 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 8.3%.

Heavy intake categories like this one often reflect a shared supplier or a stressed FMVSS test, open the affected-vehicles table to see whether filings cluster on a few platforms or spread evenly.

Next step: compare Chevrolet Corvette against ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE on filing totals before treating wheels volume as a purchase signal.

17,848
Complaints
1220
Models Affected
1,480
Crashes
166
Fires
94
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Chevrolet Corvette
500
2 Ford Explorer
446
3 Ford Escape
431
4 Ford F-150
428
5 Ford Fusion
332
6 Ford F-250
323
7 Jeep Wrangler
317
8 Honda Civic
291
9 Ford Focus
254
10 Honda Accord
253
11 Dodge RAM 1500
229
12 Toyota Sienna
217
13 Ford F-350
216
14 Chevrolet Impala
205
15 Hyundai Elantra
198
16 Honda CR-V
192
17 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
182
18 Chevrolet Malibu
179
19 Toyota Camry
170
20 Jeep Grand Cherokee
167
21 Hyundai Sonata
163
22 Chrysler Town AND Country
154
23 Nissan Altima
150
24 Ford Edge
147
25 Mazda Mazda3
146
26 Ford Windstar
144
27 Jeep Liberty
136
28 RAM 3500
122
29 Toyota Tundra
121
30 Toyota Tacoma
121

Recent Complaints

2021 Jeep Wrangler

The vehicle manufacturer is aware of the problem with my Jeep, yet they have not taken meaningful action to resolve it. At this point, the local dealer continues to charge diagnostic and repair fees o

2011 Ford Fusion

Complete loss of power steering while driving, Service Power Steering Now warning light came on right after, service advance trac warning right after that. After doing some research this is a known is

2024 Hyundai Santa FE

One of the original OEM tires (Pirelli Scorpion MS KS NCS XL - 245/45R21) had the acoustic dampening foam on the inside of the tire fall apart. Dealership indicated that there was 'no impact damage or

2019 Ford Escape

On 2/12/2026 I was driving in Gordon County, GA. I was going about 25 MPH when I hit a pothole on the right hand side of the road. It resulted in a split wheel/rim on the right front side of my vehi

2023 Genesis G80

Description of Incident: The car was sold with a passenger-front Dunlop tire that suffered a critical structural failure where the tread rubber completely wore away, leaving the internal metal cords a

2021 Tesla Model Y

Both torn bushing and broken links at 29k miles.

2020 Honda HR-V

I have a 2020 Honda HRV and the gas gauge flickers on and off. I have overheard technicians say this is a common problem with the HRV. The dealer wants to charge 177 to hook it up on the computer to d

2024 Ford Expedition

Bought the car on Feb 14th 2026. We were told Avis car sales in fontana does their vehicle inspection on every car before its sold. We noticed the two back tires on the expedition were bald and showin

2022 Ford F-150

Driving approx 40mph on the road and a loud thump sound followed by grinding from rear end started. Came to stop in the road and when the gas pedal was pushed the grinding sound continued. The truck w

2023 Ford F-150

Took my truck into a Ford dealership for an oil change and they gave me a part that broke off the left rear hub. Talked to service dept they said safe to drive unless I hear knocking from the back of

2025 Toyota Tundra

All four tires are wearing unevenly. The outside of the tires are worn down much more than the middle and inside edge of tires. I noticed this six months ago, have called Toyota and brought the truc

2017 Land Rover Range Rover

On February/12/2026 I was slowing down normally in a 25mph zone to stop at a red light and just before the moment that my vehicle actually came to a stop I heard a loud breaking sound coming from the

2023 Ford F-150

The bolt related to this recall inevitably broke on 11/23/25 at 43,842 miles. Ford of Upland took my truck and provided me with a loaner vehicle for about a month and a half, until demanding that I re

2024 KIA Seltos

While driving in traffic, my 2024 Kia Seltos suddenly shut down without warning again. I lost propulsion while the vehicle was in motion with passengers inside, creating an immediate safety hazard.

2021 Cadillac CT5

While driving on a very busy highway going downhill when suddenly the vehicle started feeling abnormal like it was going to turn off automatically, heard an abnormal grinding noise coming from the eng

2023 Volkswagen ID.4

Abnormal inside tire wear leading to blow outs and flats. TSB 42M6 available for alignment, adjustment bolts and camber adjustments but it was not sent to my car and I've had to replace 2 sets of rear

2024 Honda Prologue

I am submitting this complaint regarding a recurring safety defect in my 2024 Honda Prologue (VIN: [XXX] ), serviced at AutoNation Honda Chandler in Chandler, Arizona. Most recent service reference: I

2025 Acura RDX

Two issues with this brand new Acura RDX 2025: 1) Herky/Jerking brakes. Experienced this issue weeks after purchasing. Lots of vibration when applying brakes....happens often. Took car back to Acura

2018 Volvo S90

There is a great deal of vibration at highway speeds. It has been like this since I purchased the car.

2012 Honda Accord

I have bought three Hondas and leased one, I still have a 2012 Sedan and 18 months ago the car stopped in the middle of the road, thankfully no one hit us. The axle was broken and had to be repaired.

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