2016 Toyota Corolla Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 215 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,520miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the tires of the 2016 Toyota Corolla, 4% of the 215 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,520 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2016 Toyota Corolla with 30,000 miles on original hankook optimo 195/65r h426 tires. My complaint is about complete tire tread separation. Dot# 5mdh dl h. I was driving on a country road at 55 MPH when complete tire tread separation occurred. No injuries, however tire tread separation destroyed inside wheel-well plastic protection cover.”
NHTSA complaint #11323149, filed 2020-05, 32,000 miles“While driving on the freeway the car blew a tire on the rear left side of the vehicle. The tire was punctured in an awkward location, close to the inner wall of the outside of the vehicle. The tire had only been driven for 25000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11339460, filed 2020-07, 25,040 miles“FALKEN 215 45 17 Bought preowned Corolla from Jeep Only dealership. Was told went through 125 point inspection. Brought car to Firestone who told me both rear tires are dangerous to drive. Right rear has bubble on side and split. Left rear split as well. Jeep Only sold car in that condition. If I drove on Freeway and got blow out, could have caused accident, injury or death.”
NHTSA complaint #11471667, filed 2022-06“The tire had a blowout on the inside of the tire close to the inner rim. No road debris has been experienced on the trip on 71 N from Columbus to Cleveland. The blowout occured at around 10 PM Saturday (5/13/2023) A tire should not have an inner wall rupture unless the tire has a defect. This tire only has about 9,000 mille of use prior to this situation. Tire Info.Firestone Firehawk 215/45R17 XL91V 50,000 Mile.”
NHTSA complaint #11522019, filed 2023-05“The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Corolla equipped with firestone 740 tires, size: 215/45/r17. The contact stated that all four tires were only at 32 PSI, which caused the sidewall to fail and touch the pavement. The maximum PSI, according to the driver side door panel, was 32 PSI; however, the tires had a PSI of 51. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician stated that the pressure was 32 PSI and no more. The dealer would not infiltrate any more tire pressure because they did not want to be liable. The manufacturer was made aware and referred the contact back to the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10909749, filed 2016-09, 25 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept…
- 10131759Feb 12, 2018TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 12, 2018 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2018 model year vehicles. January 23, 2014 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated…
- 10129977Feb 12, 2018TSB: REVISION NOTICE February 12, 2018 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2018 model year vehicles. January 23, 2014 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6% |
| 2025 | 5 | 16% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 4 | 4% |
| 2021 | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 8 | 4% |
| 2015 | 6 | 3% |
| 2014 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 14 | 1% |
| 2009 | 14 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 11 | 1% |
| 2006 | 10 | 1% |
| 2005 | 10 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 13 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 9 | 7% |
| 2000 | 10 | 7% |
| 1999 | 22 | 14% |
| 1998 | 11 | 5% |
| 1997 | 7 | 5% |
| 1996 | 6 | 5% |
| 1995 | 8 | 5% |
| 1994 | 4 | 2% |
| 1993 | 4 | 3% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 6 | 8% |
| 1990 | 6 | 22% |
| 1989 | 2 | 9% |
| 1987 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2016 Toyota Corolla
65 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsSeat belts
26 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Toyota Corolla
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology