Component

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

2,072 NHTSA complaints about wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs issues across 51 makes and 359 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:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

2,072 filings · 359 models · 51 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS MODERATE 2,072 ODI rows
  • MODELS 359 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 51 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 6.4% 132 crash-flagged
  • RANK #102 of 696 categories
  • SEV INJURY 9 deaths · 71 injuries
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS (this)WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS…2,072BACK OVER PREVENTION2,068STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTSSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AN…2,057ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROLENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EX…2,048
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS vs nearest complaint-total peers

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS sits MODERATE on ODI intake volume (#102 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (9 reported fatalities across 359 models). Open Ford F-150 (category leader) →

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS filing-volume reading

The standout signal for wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs is ODI intake volume: 2,072 filings (MODERATE band · #102 of 696 standardized categories) across 359 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 6.4%.

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-150 against BACK OVER PREVENTION on filing totals before treating wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs volume as a purchase signal.

2,072
Complaints
359
Models Affected
132
Crashes
4
Fires
9
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Ford F-150
210
2 Ford Windstar
98
3 Ford Fusion
93
4 Ford Expedition
91
5 Isuzu Rodeo
90
6 Ford Focus
89
7 Ford Escape
73
8 Ford Explorer
67
9 Dodge RAM
28
10 Ford Edge
27
11 Dodge RAM 1500
25
12 Dodge Dakota
24
13 Ford Taurus
23
14 Chevrolet Blazer
21
15 Isuzu Trooper
20
16 Dodge Durango
19
17 Lincoln Navigator
18
18 Chevrolet Suburban
18
19 Ford F-550 SD
17
20 Chevrolet S10
17
21 Toyota Tacoma
15
22 Ford Ranger
15
23 Toyota Sienna
14
24 Chevrolet Lumina
14
25 Jeep Cherokee
13
26 Ford Econoline
13
27 Pontiac Grand Prix
12
28 Ford Mustang
12
29 Ford Thunderbird
11
30 Ford F-250
11

Recent Complaints

2016 Ford Fusion

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact stated that t

2017 Ford Escape

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while taking the vehicle in for a routine tire rotation, the dealer informed the contact that the lug nuts were swollen, and the tires coul

2017 RAM 3500

The contact owns a 2017 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH through a Construction Zone, the front passenger’s side tire independently detached. No warning light was illuminated. On

2011 Ford Fusion

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Power Steering Sensor Fault" was displayed, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in ei

2016 Ford Edge

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where a front wheel alignment was performed, and th

2019 Ford Edge

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while changing the lug nuts on the wheels, the contact became aware that the lug nuts were swollen. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and

2020 Acura TLX

The contact owns a 2020 Acura TLX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V751000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) and an unknown recall for the tires, and another for the trim aroun

2017 Ford Escape

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while receiving regular maintenance, the mechanic informed the contact that the lug nuts were swollen and needed to be replaced. The vehicl

2022 Ford F-150

To Whom It May Concern: RE: 2022 Ford F-150 – VIN: [XXX] Safety Recall Notice: 25S75 / NHTSA Recall 25V455 I am writing to formally express my deep concern and disappointment regarding ongoing and se

2010 Ford Fusion

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the wheel studs on the front passenger’s wheel detached from the wheel. The dealer was not contacted. The veh

2013 Toyota Camry Crash

The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the passenger side front tire detached from the vehicle. The contact stated that there was no warni

2011 Ford Fusion

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the front driver's side wheel lug nuts fractured, causing the wheel to detach and the vehicle to shudder. The contact dece

2019 Ford Ranger

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for a tire rotation, the contact was informed that the tires were unable to be rebalanced due to swolle

2025 Nissan Kicks

The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Kicks. The contact stated while driving 49 MPH, the rear end of the vehicle was shuddering. The contact stated that the failure progressively worsened while driving, cau

2004 Dodge Stratus

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated while reversing, the passenger's side front wheel detached. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was no

2017 Ford Explorer

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to change the tires on the vehicle and was unable to remove the lug nuts. The contact

2016 Ford F-150

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to rotate the tires, the service mechanic discovered that the lug nuts had swollen, and the wheel could not be immediately

2018 Ford Expedition

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. While contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the low tire pressure warning light illuminated. The contact's son drove the vehicle to the intended d

2020 RAM 3500

The contact owns a 2020 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front wheels became inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle was pulling to one side. The v

2012 Ford Fusion

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while his son was driving at 65 MPH, he had to pull over to the side of the road due to a flat tire. The contact's son had a difficult time

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