2021 Toyota Corolla Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 188 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,253miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the tires of the 2021 Toyota Corolla, 3% of the 188 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,253 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.
“Over the past year and a half I’ve had to deal with unknown reasons for at least 13 tire problems. And one of those problems was a complete blow out on the highway. When I went to get my spare tire and change it there wasn’t anything in the trunks spare compartment. I called the dealership and they said they don’t do that (meaning they don’t provide the car with a spare). I was very confused and stressed. I felt played and wasn’t made to feel confident in this purchase. That not the only thing. The electric system does pretty much whatever it wants. …”
NHTSA complaint #11744107, filed 2026-06“Primewell PS830 205/55/R16 - These tires were discontinued by the manufacturer one or two years ago and replaced with an upgraded tire because of tread skid and wear issues. The tires were on a Certified Used Toyota Corolla I purchased on September 29, 2023 from Toyota of Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL. I mentioned on the test drive that the brakes were making noise at every stop, with an occasional thud sound. The salesman, Dustin Dolan, first told me the noise was because the car hadn't been driven recently, then that the noise was normal and then that he agreed the sound wasn't right. …”
NHTSA complaint #11549845, filed 2023-10“2021 Toyota Corolla. Consumer writes in regards to passenger side front tire rupture. The consumer stated while driving the tire ruptured. The consumer called Toyota roadside assistance and was not properly assisted. The consumer called aaa for assistance. The consumer requested to be reimbursed for having to use aaa and for the new tire.”
NHTSA complaint #11438081, filed 2021-10“The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Corolla equipped with Yokohama Tires, Tire Line: Blue Earth, Tire Size: 205/55/R16, DOT Number: FD8K-LL012. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle started to shake and vibrate abnormally. The contact stated that after stopping to inspect the vehicle, the contact discovered that the rear passenger’s side tire had experienced a sidewall blowout and tread separation. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local Toyota dealer was notified of the failure. The tire manufacturer was not contacted. …”
NHTSA complaint #11663721, filed 2025-05, 53,253 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…
- 10198154May 27, 2021TSB During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or…
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 2021 Toyota Corolla
53 complaintsEngine
41 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsForward collision avoidance
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Toyota Corolla
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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