Component
WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
116 NHTSA complaints about wheels:hubcap/cover issues across 28 makes and 77 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:HUBCAP/COVER
116 filings · 77 models · 28 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS SPARSE 116 ODI rows
- MODELS 77 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 28 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 6.0% 7 crash-flagged
- RANK #287 of 696 categories
- SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 1 injuries
Filing-volume peers
WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#287 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 77 models). Open Ford Explorer (category leader) →
WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER severity reading
The standout signal for wheels:hubcap/cover is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 1 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 116 filings (SPARSE volume).
Sparse categories can swing on a single high-volume nameplate; treat the leader row as the actionable signal, not the category headline alone.
Next step: compare Ford Explorer against SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE on filing totals before treating wheels:hubcap/cover volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Explorer | |
| 2 | KIA Sportage | |
| 3 | KIA RIO | |
| 4 | Ford F-150 | |
| 5 | Ford Ranger | |
| 6 | Dodge Dakota | |
| 7 | Chrysler 300m | |
| 8 | Toyota Rav4 | |
| 9 | Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| 10 | Pontiac Aztek | |
| 11 | GMC Sonoma | |
| 12 | GMC Jimmy | |
| 13 | Ford Taurus | |
| 14 | Ford Focus | |
| 15 | Ford Econoline | |
| 16 | Dodge RAM 1500 | |
| 17 | Dodge Durango | |
| 18 | Chevrolet Silverado | |
| 19 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| 20 | Chevrolet Blazer | |
| 21 | BMW 325i | |
| 22 | Volvo 770 | |
| 23 | Toyota Corolla | |
| 24 | Tesla Model Y | |
| 25 | Subaru SVX | |
| 26 | Saturn LS | |
| 27 | RAM 2500 | |
| 28 | Pontiac Sunfire | |
| 29 | Pontiac Montana |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Express 3500. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the exterior rear wheel cover liner detached from the wheel. The wheel liner cover missed crashing into a
The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH and making a turn, the front passenger's side hubcap detached. The contact stated that the bumper warning light was i
I bought aftermarket wheel covers for my Model Y from Tesmanian in August 2023. One flew off while driving in July 2024, and it was an extremely scary situation. I did not hit any pothole or strong bu
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Rav4 equipped with four Continental Tires, Tire Line: Cross Contact LX; Tire Size: 225/65/R17, DOT Number: A32YHOOB0224. The contact stated that while the vehicle was pa
Within first couple months of ownership we had a wheel insert come off. We had it replaced at dealer Dec 2022 and noted it was two small bolts holding on the insert to actual wheel. The screws (2) a
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 2500. The contact stated while approaching a stop sign or stop light, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle had to be placed in park and restarted. While driving at an undetermi
The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35. The contact stated he became aware that 3 out of 4 of the wheel-hub caps were missing. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the f
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL MADE NOISE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HUB WAS LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BAR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 05V161000 (PARKING BRAKE) AND 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE DEA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE WHEELS SEIZED. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT W
BEARING BROKE ON FORD EXPLORER. WHEEL WAS ALMOST OFF THE VEHICLE. FORTUNATELY GOING SLOW. *TR
CAR WOULD STALL AT LOW SPEEDS OR WHEN STOPPED. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY EXPLAINED TO ME THAT MY CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WAS FAILING AND THAT THEY WOULD REPLACE IT FOR APPROXIMATELY $6
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY SNAPPED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND THE PASSENGER S
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE PLACING NEW TIRES ON THE VEHICLE, THE BOLT MOVED OUT OF POSITION. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND REMOVED THE TIRE FROM THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE CENTER
WHEN I HAD AN OIL CHANGE AT ABOUT 32,000 MILES THE MECHANIC INDICATED THE OIL WAS A QUART LOW. I HAD THE COOLING SYSTEM FLUSHED AT ABOUT 50,000 MILES AND THE MECHANIC NOTED OIL IN THE ANTIFREEZE. A
2000 RAV4. THE WHEEL IS FAILING, DISINTEGRATING. SEVERAL CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE WHEEL RIM, AND THE INNER PART OF THE WHEEL - THE SPOKES - IS SEPARATING FROM THE OUTER PART. THIS IS THE SECOND WH
THE SPINDLE ON THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL OF THE VEHICLE SPLIT IN HALF CAUSING THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. MY SON LOST CONTROL AND DAMAGED THE RIGHT FRONT BUMPER AND FENDER. BUT FOR THE GRACE O
WAS ON A SLICK ROAD. I WAS GOING 15 MILES AN HOUR, WHEN MY 2000 FORD F-150 SPUN COMPLETELY AROUND. WHEN THE TRUCK SPUN AROUND IT WENT TOWARDS THE DITCH BACKWARDS. WHEN I HIT THE DITCH THE TRUCK FLIPP
3 MONTHS PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 19TH, 2006, I HAD MY DRIVER SIDE FRONT WHEEL BREAK AWAY FROM THE CAR. WHEN THE CAR FINALLY HAD STOPPED FROM 45 MPH, I WAS SURPRISED TO SEE THAT THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL WAS S
RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BROKE OFF. *NM
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