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Problems with tyres and wheels: symptoms, cost and affected models

We have documented 77 faults with tyres and wheels in 71 cars. The most important by severity and frequency: original tyres with unsuitable rubber that reduces ESP effectiveness (2023 production) (Peugeot 208 II), insufficient tightening of the rear wheel hub (built December 2021) (Citroën C5 Aircross) and front left wheel bolts not correctly tightened (August-December 2021 production) (Citroën C5 X). At an independent garage, the repair costs from €650 to €750 depending on the engine or car.[1]

Documented faults
77
44 of high or critical severity
Cars analysed
71
with at least one fault on this part
Affected models
71
car generations in our database
Garage repair
€650–€750
Depending on engine and car, including VAT

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How it works and why it fails

Tyres, wheels and wheel bolts

Fast or uneven tyre wear almost always has a cause: misaligned geometry, worn suspension or a design that punishes one axle. There are also campaigns for wheel bolts that were tightened badly or wheels with manufacturing defects.

What to do

Check the pressure with the tyres cold once a month and look at the wear on the inner and outer edges. If a tyre wears more on one side, get an alignment. After changing wheels, tighten the bolts to the correct torque and check them again after a few kilometres.

General explanation by MotorFiable. The specific faults of each engine and car, with their sources, are on the linked pages.

Common symptoms

The symptoms that come up most often in the documented faults with tyres and wheels. Open each one to see what other faults cause it.

Problems with tyres and wheels by car

Faults documented on specific cars, which occur with any engine. From most to least important.

  1. 1High severityFrequency: Very frequentPeugeot 208 IIOriginal tyres with unsuitable rubber that reduces ESP effectiveness (2023 production)Peugeot recalled the 208 IIs built between 28 February and 14 March 2023 because the factory-fitted tyre might have an unsuitable rubber compound that reduces the effectiveness of the stability control (ESP).
  2. 2Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalCitroën C5 AircrossInsufficient tightening of the rear wheel hub (built December 2021)In March 2023 Citroën recalled C5 Aircross cars built in December 2021 because the rear wheel hub may not be tightened to the correct torque on the axle, which can make the wheel tilt noticeably.
  3. 3Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalCitroën C5 XFront left wheel bolts not correctly tightened (August-December 2021 production)Yes: Citroën recalled C5 X cars built between 25 August and 6 December 2021 because the front left wheel bolts may not have been properly tightened, with a risk of losing control of the car while driving (JGT code, Safety Gate alert 13/2023).
  4. 4Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalLancia Ypsilon IIIWheel bolts badly tightened at the factory (September 2017 to May 2018 cars)Yes: in August 2018 a recall was notified over wheel bolts badly tightened at the factory on Ypsilon cars built between 22 September 2017 and 28 May 2018. Insufficient tightening can cause a wheel to come off; confirm your chassis number at an authorised dealer.
  5. 5Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalMercedes-Benz Clase G W465Non-conforming wheel bolts on the Mercedes G-Class with risk of the wheel coming loose (production from January 2024 to August 2025)Yes: alert SR/01346/26 (KBA 16341R) covers 9,319 G-Classes built between January 2024 and August 2025 because the wheel bolts do not meet requirements and could come loose. Mercedes-Benz is replacing the bolts in full.
  6. 6Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalMercedes-Benz EQA H243Wheel bolts not tightened to the specified torque: wheels could come offIn 2026 Mercedes recalled 2,712 vehicles of several models, including the 2022 to 2025 EQA, built from 17 November 2022 to 4 December 2025, because the wheel bolts were not tightened to the specified torque: bolts and wheel could come loose while driving.
  7. 7Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalMercedes-Benz GLE V167Continental tyres with a damaged casing: loss of pressure or tread separationMercedes recalled 4,568 GLE models (W166 and W167) built between April 2018 and January 2020 because the casing of certain Continental tyres could be damaged, with a risk of losing pressure or of the tread separating, wholly or partly.
  8. 8Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalMercedes-Benz GLE V167Wheel bolts not tightened to the specified torque: wheels could come offIn 2026 Mercedes recalled 2,712 vehicles of several models, including the GLE, built from 17 November 2022 to 4 December 2025, because the wheel bolts were not tightened to the specified torque: bolts and wheel could come off while driving.
  9. 9Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalOpel CrosslandInsufficient wheel tightening (built 2019-2020)According to fiches-auto.fr, a campaign covers Opel Crossland X built between July 2019 and November 2020 in which the wheels may not have been tightened to the correct torque at the factory.
  10. 10Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalOpel Grandland IInsufficient tightening of the wheel bolts (July-September 2023 build)fiches-auto.fr documents a campaign (code KJ2) on Grandland X models built between 28 July and 19 September 2023 in which the wheel bolts may not have been tightened to the correct torque, with a risk of vibration and of the wheel coming off.
  11. 11Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalPeugeot Partner IIICampaign over incorrect wheel bolts with a risk of the wheel coming offAccording to the Rifter and Berlingo 3 entries on fiches-auto.fr, there is a campaign over incorrect wheel bolts that could work loose (Berlingo 3: December 2023 to September 2025; Rifter: 2026). Check with the chassis number (VIN) whether your Partner is covered.
  12. 12Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalRenault FluenceWheel bolts under-tightened on cars built in 2015Yes: a Safety Gate alert (A12/0087/16) covers Fluence X38 cars built between 1 April and 6 November 2015, because insufficiently tightened wheel bolts could cause a wheel to be lost while driving. It is a preventive recall: check with your VIN whether your car is included.
  13. 13Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalVolkswagen ID. Buzz255/50 R19 summer tyres with a manufacturing defect and sudden air lossYes, but only in one batch: in January 2023 Volkswagen recalled 231 ID. Buzz models built in 2022 because some 255/50 R19 summer tyres had a manufacturing defect and could suddenly lose air, which Safety Gate rates as an accident risk.
  14. 14Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalVolkswagen Sharan IIWheel bolts tightened to the wrong torque on late-2016 SharansThe Safety Gate recorded a Volkswagen recall for vehicles built from 8 September to 22 December 2016, the Sharan among them: the wheel bolts might not be tightened to the correct torque and a wheel could come off. There were also winter tyres fitted without respecting the direction of rotation.
  15. 15Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalVolkswagen Touareg IIWheel bolts tightened to the wrong torque on late-2016 TouaregsSafety Gate recorded a Volkswagen recall for vehicles built from 8 September to 22 December 2016, including the Touareg: the wheel bolts may not have been tightened to the correct torque and a wheel could come off. Winter tyres had also been fitted without respecting the direction of rotation.
  16. 16Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalVolvo S80 IIVolvo S80 wheel bolts without the correct heat treatment: risk of the wheel working looseIn 2010 Volvo recalled (R/2010/166 in the UK) a batch of V60, V70, XC70, S80 and XC90 cars because the standard wheel bolts might not have received the correct hardening. They corrode and cause noise or vibration and, if not corrected, the wheel could work loose and come off. The remedy is to replace all the bolts.
  17. 17Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalVolvo V70 IIIVolvo V70 wheel bolts without the correct heat treatment: risk of the wheel working looseIn 2010 Volvo recalled (R/2010/166 in the UK) a batch of V60, V70, XC70, S80 and XC90 cars because the standard wheel bolts might not have received the correct hardening. They corrode and cause noise or vibration and, if not corrected, the wheel could work loose and come off. The remedy is to replace all the bolts.
  18. 18Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalVolvo XC70 IIIVolvo XC70 wheel bolts without the correct heat treatment: risk of the wheel working looseIn 2010 Volvo recalled (R/2010/166 in the United Kingdom) a batch of V60, V70, XC70, S80 and XC90 cars because the standard wheel bolts might not have received the correct hardening. They corrode and cause noise or vibration and, if not corrected, the wheel could work loose and come off. The remedy is to replace all the bolts.
  19. 19High severityFrequency: OccasionalFiat Doblò IIIStandard tyres with a maximum load below the maximum permitted rear axle weightFiat recalled Doblòs (K9) built between October 2022 and October 2023: the maximum permissible load of the factory-fitted tyres was lower than the maximum permitted weight on the rear axle, and overloaded tyres may be damaged and lose grip.
  20. 20High severityFrequency: OccasionalFord Transit Connect IFragile wheel nuts with cracks in the tapered seatYes: in 2007 the UK's DVSA recorded a recall (6u079) for wheel nuts with incorrect heat treatment, which can become brittle and crack at the tapered seat, affecting 222 Ford Connects built between October and November 2006. The fix was to replace the nuts.
  21. 21High severityFrequency: OccasionalHonda CR-V IIOriginal tyres with damaged inner sidewall during wheel balancingIn 2003 Honda recalled a small batch of CR-Vs in the United Kingdom, built between 3 and 12 March 2003, because the inner sidewall of some tyres may have been damaged during wheel balancing and, in the worst case, the tyre could deflate while driving.
  22. 22High severityFrequency: OccasionalPeugeot 5008 IIIRecall over the Peugeot 5008 III wheel nuts (code M3Y)According to the fiches-auto.fr listing, the 5008 III has had a recall campaign over the wheel nuts (code M3Y). The listing gives no dates, number of cars or the exact nature of the defect.
  23. 23High severityFrequency: OccasionalToyota Yaris CrossPossible loosening of the Yaris Cross wheel nutsAccording to the fiches-auto.fr listing, Toyota issued a campaign in June 2023 (code 23SD 081) for possible loosening of the Yaris Cross wheel nuts. We have not been able to confirm it in an official source.
  24. 24High severityFrequency: OccasionalVolkswagen Caddy VBulges or tears in the inner sidewall of the Caddy's tyresBulges or tears on the inner side of the tyre can cause a gradual or sudden loss of pressure on Caddys and Caddy Maxis built between September 2022 and February 2023 (1,206 vehicles).
  25. 25High severityFrequency: OccasionalVolkswagen Transporter T6Sudden air loss in the factory-fitted Continental ContiEcoContact 5 tyresThe factory-fitted 235/55 R 17 103 H ContiEcoContact 5 tyres can suddenly lose air under a heavy load and cause instability; campaign 44R9 covers 7,833 T6/T6.1 vans from 2016 to 2021.
  26. 26Medium severityFrequency: CommonDS DS 4 ISteering wheel vibrations and uneven tyre wear caused by the front axleThe DS4 profile records 47 mentions of vibrations and 13 of tyre wear: a steering wheel that vibrates between 110 and 140 km/h, a car that pulls to one side and front tyres worn out at 13,000 km because of a misaligned front axle.
  27. 27Medium severityFrequency: CommonToyota Corolla VersoPremature front tyre wear caused by misaligned geometryAccording to the testimonies collected by fiches-auto.fr, rapid wear of the front tyres, especially on the shoulders, is one of the most repeated complaints about the 2004 to 2009 Corolla Verso and is associated with misaligned geometry or worn joints.
  28. 28Critical severityFrequency: RareFiat TipoAbnormal brittleness in the wheels of certain cars (March 2022 campaign)In March 2022 Fiat registered a campaign over abnormal brittleness in the wheels of Tipos built between April and September 2021.
  29. 29Critical severityFrequency: RareFord C-Max IIManufacturing cracks in alloy wheelsIn 2018 Ford recalled C-MAX cars built in a very specific batch from September-October 2016 because a casting defect could cause cracks in the alloy wheels.
  30. 30Critical severityFrequency: RareMercedes-Benz CLA C118Wheel bolts not tightened to the correct torque on 2022 to 2025 unitsYes: a 2026 campaign affects Mercedes models, including the CLA, built between November 2022 and December 2025 because the wheel bolts were not tightened to the specified torque and could come loose.
  31. 31Critical severityFrequency: RareMercedes-Benz Clase A W177Wheel bolts with incorrect tightening torque, risk of looseningGermany's KBA recalled a range of Mercedes vehicles built between November 2022 and December 2025, including the A-Class, because the wheel bolts may not have been tightened to the correct torque at the factory.
  32. 32Critical severityFrequency: RareMercedes-Benz Clase B W247Wheel bolts with incorrect tightening torque on 2022 to 2025 unitsYes: a 2026 recall affects Mercedes models, including the B-Class, built between November 2022 and December 2025 because the wheel bolts were not tightened to the specified torque and could come loose.
  33. 33Critical severityFrequency: RareMercedes-Benz Clase C W206Wheel bolts that can work loose because of an incorrect tightening torqueIn 2026 Mercedes-Benz began a campaign, supervised by the German KBA, because the wheel bolts on a production range spanning several series - including the C-Class - might not be tightened to the specified torque and could work loose while driving.
  34. 34Critical severityFrequency: RareMercedes-Benz Clase E W214Incorrectly torqued wheel bolts on the Mercedes E-Class (2022 to 2025 production)Yes: alert SR/01626/26 includes the E-Class built between November 2022 and December 2025 because the wheel bolts were not tightened to the specified torque and the wheels could come off. The campaign is multi-model (2,712 vehicles in total).
  35. 35Critical severityFrequency: RareMercedes-Benz Clase G W463AWheel bolts not tightened to the correct torque on the Mercedes G-Class (2022 to 2025 production)Yes: alert SR/01626/26 includes G-Class built between November 2022 and December 2025 because wheel bolts were not tightened to the specified torque and the wheels could come loose. The recall covers several models (2,712 vehicles in total).
  36. 36Critical severityFrequency: RareMercedes-Benz Clase G W465Wheel bolts not tightened to the correct torque on the Mercedes G-Class (production 2022 to 2025)Yes: alert SR/01626/26 includes G-Classes built between November 2022 and December 2025 because the wheel bolts were not tightened to the specified torque and the wheels could come loose. The recall covers several models (2,712 vehicles in total).
  37. 37Critical severityFrequency: RareMercedes-Benz Clase S W223Wheel bolts not tightened to the specified torqueA recall registered in June 2026 in the European alert system covers the S-Class W223 from 2022 to 2025 because the wheel bolts were not tightened to the specified torque and the wheel could come loose.
  38. 38Critical severityFrequency: RareMercedes-Benz GLA H247Wheel bolts with incorrect tightening torque, risk of working looseGermany's KBA recalled a range of Mercedes vehicles built between November 2022 and December 2025, including the GLA, because the wheel bolts may not have been tightened to the correct torque at the factory.
  39. 39Critical severityFrequency: RareMercedes-Benz GLB X247Wheel bolts tightened to the wrong torqueA European notice from June 2026 warns that on some GLBs built between November 2022 and December 2025 the wheel bolts were not tightened to the specified torque, and the wheels could come loose while the car is moving.
  40. 40Critical severityFrequency: RareOpel CrosslandRear hub fixing not tightened properly (2017-2018 campaigns)Gebrauchtwagenberater.de reports a campaign (18-C-022) covering a few Crossland Xs built on 15 September 2017 in which the rear hub fixing may not have been tightened properly and could release the wheel.
  41. 41Critical severityFrequency: RarePorsche Panamera IIDefective central wheel locking boltIn December 2024 Porsche recalled 2023 and 2024 units, including Panameras, because of a defective central locking bolt that may cause the wheel to come loose. It only affects the end of the 971 generation's production.Repair: €0
  42. 42Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalDS DS 7 CrossbackAbnormal rear tyre wear on the E-Tense version (built February 2019-May 2021)DS recalled DS7 Crossback E-Tense cars built between February 2019 and May 2021 over abnormal wear of the rear tyres.
  43. 43Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalFiat Doblò IIIInaccurate tyre pressure warning caused by incorrect ESC codingA 2026 recall covers 386 Doblòs built between 28 December 2023 and 7 March 2024: incorrect coding of the stability control (ESC) distorts the tyre pressure warning, which may fail to warn, warn late or warn for no reason.
  44. 44Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalFiat StiloPremature, uneven wear of the front tyresSome Stilo owners describe front tyres completely worn out in under 15,000 km despite gentle driving, with uneven wear as well.
  45. 45Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalFord Fiesta VIIBuckling of the 16 and 17-inch alloy wheelsThe 16 and 17-inch alloy wheels of the Fiesta VII can buckle after hitting a pothole or kerb, which shows up as a clear vibration while driving as soon as the car is under way.
  46. 46Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalHyundai i4012 V socket overheating when using the tyre repair kit compressorYes: according to Gebrauchtwagenberater.de, citing the German authority KBA, the 12 V socket of i40s up to the 2012 model year can overheat when using the tyre repair kit compressor; the fix is a fused extension cable.
  47. 47Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalHyundai Ioniq 5Premature and uneven tyre wearSeveral owner testimonies describe premature or uneven tyre wear on the Ioniq 5, which workshops link to the battery's high weight and the instant torque of electric motors; in some cases imprecise factory steering geometry is also mentioned.
  48. 48Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalMercedes-Benz Sprinter T1NTyre valves that may leak air where they meet the rim (2000 to 2003 units)The British DVSA records a June 2004 campaign for 113 Sprinters built between December 2000 and December 2003: the tyre valves may not meet the specification and could lose air where they are fitted to the rim. The remedy was to fit new compliant valves.
  49. 49Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalRenault TalismanPremature wear of the front tyresIt is the most repeated non-mechanical complaint about the Talisman: 41 of 265 reports on fiches-auto.fr mention tyre wear. The page also mentions a Renault initiative on premature front tyre wear in spring 2018.
  50. 50Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalToyota ProAce CityIncorrect calibration of the indirect tyre pressure monitoringA Toyota campaign (CI25-037) covers ProAce City built between 23 December 2023 and 14 March 2024: the indirect tyre pressure monitoring may fail to warn, warn late or give false alarms because of an incorrect calibration of the ESC software.
  51. 51High severityFrequency: RareHyundai IoniqRecall for insufficiently tightened wheel boltsAccording to fiches-auto.fr, Hyundai issued a recall in January 2020 for Ioniqs built between July and August 2019 because some wheel bolts might not have been tightened enough at the factory, with a risk of a wheel coming loose.
  52. 52High severityFrequency: RareMercedes-Benz CLA C118Original tyres that do not meet the required load rating on 2022 unitsYes: the original tyres fitted to CLAs built between 8 February and 9 August 2022 may not meet the required load index and could be damaged in use.
  53. 53High severityFrequency: RareMercedes-Benz Clase A W177Original tyres that do not meet the required load rating on 2022 unitsYes: the original-fit tyres on A-Class cars built between 8 February and 9 August 2022 may not meet the required load index and could be damaged in service.
  54. 54High severityFrequency: RareOpel Mokka BDamaged tyres at the final brake inspection (built October 2024)A recall (code KP6) covers 1,584 Mokkas built between 9 and 22 October 2024: the tyres may have been damaged during the final brake inspection, with a risk of pressure loss or blowout.
  55. 55High severityFrequency: RarePeugeot 107Wheel hub wheel-fixing thread badly machined (2009 production)Gebrauchtwagenberater records a KBA recall for a badly machined thread in the hub, which did not guarantee the torque of the wheel bolts; it affected around 58 cars from 2009.
  56. 56Low severityFrequency: CommonDacia Duster ISteering wheel and wheel vibrations from 110 km/hFiches-auto.fr and Caradisiac report numerous complaints of steering wheel and wheel vibrations on the Duster I between 110 and 140 km/h, generally put down to wheel imbalance or tyres that wear unevenly.
  57. 57Low severityFrequency: CommonFord S-Max IPremature front tyre wear on the S-MaxIt is the most repeated complaint in the S-Max I testimonials: the outer edges of the front tyres wear quickly, because of the car's weight and the alignment or bushes. There are cases of tyres being replaced every 20,000 km.
  58. 58Low severityFrequency: CommonPeugeot Partner IIFast tyre wear, especially on the rearThe same survey documents 50 cases of tyres wearing quickly, sometimes on all four wheels but mainly on the rear, with testimonies of replacement between 15,000 and 20,000 km.Appears at around 15,000 km
  59. 59Low severityFrequency: CommonRenault Koleos IPremature wear of the front tyresAccording to the owner reports collected by fiches-auto.fr, it is the most repeated complaint about the Koleos I: 39 mentions of rapid tyre wear, including cases of front tyres replaced at around 20,000 km. It is not an official recall.
  60. 60Low severityFrequency: CommonTesla Model 3Tyre wear faster than usualThe weight and torque of the electric motors make the Tesla Model 3 wear its tyres faster than a comparable combustion car: in a km77 long-term test the original tyres reached the legal limit in the inner grooves at 46,963 km, and Kwik Fit ranks the Model 3 first in its tyre wear ranking in the UK.Repair (garage): €650–€750Appears at around 46,963 km
  61. 61Medium severityFrequency: RareRenault Scénic IVPremature, uneven wear of the front tyresSeveral Scenic IV owners describe uneven and faster-than-normal wear on the front tyres, in one case at just 20,000 km, which several testimonies associate with a front axle geometry defect; there are no studies or official campaigns confirming it.
  62. 62Medium severityFrequency: RareVolkswagen PhaetonVW Phaeton summer tyres with incorrect rubber compound: reduced wet gripIn 2016 Germany notified Safety Gate that some Phaetons built between July 2012 and January 2016 left the factory with summer tyres that had an incorrect rubber compound in the tread, reducing grip in wet conditions.
  63. 63Low severityFrequency: OccasionalAlfa Romeo GiuliaUneven tyre wear and alignment problems on the Alfa Romeo GiuliaAccording to the reports collected by fiches-auto.fr, 14 of 103 Giulia owners cite tyre wear or alignment problems; the entry does not identify a single cause.
  64. 64Low severityFrequency: OccasionalBMW Serie 5 Gran Turismo F07Uneven tyre wear and damaged alloy wheelsSome 5 Series GT owners report premature tyre wear, blamed on the standard run-flat tyres and incorrect wheel alignment, and alloy wheels that are pitted, cracked or bent.
  65. 65Low severityFrequency: OccasionalCitroën C5 IIFast, uneven tyre wear, especially on the front tyresThe same survey documents 51 cases of uneven tyre wear, sometimes on all four wheels but especially on the front ones, with reports of replacement between 15,000 and 40,000 km, well below the usual service life.Appears at around 15,000 km
  66. 66Low severityFrequency: OccasionalCitroën C8Premature tyre wear caused by the front axle geometryOn the fiches-auto.fr page, 33 of 146 C8 owner reports mention tyres worn out too soon, with edge wear from around 20,000 km and repeated geometry checks.
  67. 67Low severityFrequency: OccasionalDS DS 5Premature wear of the front tyresOn the DS5 page, the most numerous complaint outside the engine is premature tyre wear: 24 mentions out of 290 reports, with tyres worn out between 17,000 and 35,000 km across different engines.
  68. 68Low severityFrequency: OccasionalFord Galaxy IIPremature tyre wear on the GalaxyThis is the most frequently cited problem in Galaxy II testimonials (11 cases): the weight and long wheelbase of the MPV punish the front tyres, and uneven wear points to alignment or suspension.
  69. 69Low severityFrequency: OccasionalHonda Accord VIIUneven wear of the rear tyres on the Honda Accord VIIEleven testimonies (out of 154) mention tyres wearing out early, especially the rear ones with uneven wear. The entry attributes it to the rear axle design, though without a technical source to confirm it.
  70. 70Low severityFrequency: OccasionalMazda 6 IPremature wear of the rear tyres and need for alignmentAccording to the owner reports collected by fiches-auto.fr, the first-generation Mazda 6 has 21 mentions of tyre wear, with cases of premature wear of the rear tyres and a need for frequent alignment; there are also 9 mentions of power steering (car pulling to the right).
  71. 71Low severityFrequency: OccasionalOpel Insignia APremature or uneven tyre wearThe fiches-auto.fr page cites 22 cases of premature tyre wear on the Insignia A, with abnormal wear and deformation, mostly on the rear tyres according to some testimonies.
  72. 72Low severityFrequency: OccasionalOpel Zafira BRear tyres wearing somewhat faster than usualAccording to fiches-auto.fr, the Zafira B's rear tyres wear somewhat faster than usual: the source records 40 reports of tyre wear among 378 owner reviews, without detailing a specific mechanical cause.
  73. 73Low severityFrequency: OccasionalPeugeot 807Premature tyre wear due to weight and suspension geometryIt is the most cited non-engine issue on the fiches-auto.fr page: 34 of 175 owner reports mention tyres wearing out sooner than normal, linked to the weight of the MPV and the work the suspension does.
  74. 74Low severityFrequency: OccasionalVolkswagen Tiguan IUneven tyre wear, especially on versions with wide wheelsA French reliability site records a noticeable number of complaints about uneven tyre wear on the Tiguan I, more common on heavier versions or those with wide wheels, and links it to play in the multi-link rear axle or imprecise geometry.
  75. 75Low severityFrequency: RareHonda Jazz IIIOver-sensitive tyre pressure sensors on the Honda Jazz IIIAccording to two testimonials on fiches-auto.fr, the Jazz III's tyre pressure warning goes off excessively, with false alerts during heatwaves. It is a very small sample.
  76. 76Low severityFrequency: RareMazda CX-7Electronic faults in the tyre pressure monitoring systemThe 2015 DEKRA report, covered by Autofácil, mentions some electronic faults in the tyre pressure monitoring of the Mazda CX-7 (2007-2011). The source does not explain whether the wheel sensors or the control unit are failing.
  77. 77Low severityFrequency: RareVolkswagen ArteonAbnormal wear on the inner edge of the front tyres and vibrationsAccording to the reports collected by fiches-auto.fr, three Arteon owners report abnormal wear on the inner edge of the front tyres or vibrations; one cites it at around 52,000 km. Another report mentions 20-inch wheels bent after hitting a pothole.

Problems with tyres and wheels by make

Problems with tyres and wheels in your car

6 cars have several documented faults with tyres and wheels. Choose yours to see only the ones that affect them, by engine and by year.

Fiat 1
Mercedes-Benz 4
Opel 1

How much it costs to repair a fault with tyres and wheels

Sorted from the most expensive repair to the cheapest. Prices in Spain including VAT (parts and labour); what each figure includes is on its page.

How we calculate costs · The most expensive repairs across all engines

Frequently asked questions

Which cars have problems with tyres and wheels?

Among those we have analysed: Peugeot 208 II (original tyres with unsuitable rubber that reduces ESP effectiveness (2023 production)), Mercedes-Benz Clase G W465 (non-conforming wheel bolts on the Mercedes G-Class with risk of the wheel coming loose (production from January 2024 to August 2025)), Mercedes-Benz GLE V167 (continental tyres with a damaged casing: loss of pressure or tread separation), Opel Crossland (insufficient wheel tightening (built 2019-2020)), Citroën C5 Aircross (insufficient tightening of the rear wheel hub (built December 2021)), Citroën C5 X (front left wheel bolts not correctly tightened (August-December 2021 production)), Lancia Ypsilon III (wheel bolts badly tightened at the factory (September 2017 to May 2018 cars)) and Mercedes-Benz EQA H243 (wheel bolts not tightened to the specified torque: wheels could come off). In total, 71 cars with documented faults with tyres and wheels.

How much does it cost to repair a fault with tyres and wheels?

It depends a lot on the engine or car. At an independent garage, from €650 to €750; at a dealer, from €0 to €0, including VAT, based on the 2 faults with a documented cost. The most expensive is tyre wear faster than usual (Tesla Model 3).

What symptoms does a fault with tyres and wheels cause?

The most frequently cited in the documented faults: uneven tyre wear, abnormal vibrations or unstable idle, tyre pressure warning light, car pulls to one side or steering wheel is not straight, knocks or creaks from the suspension over bumps and steering wheel vibrates or shakes when driving.

Sources

Every fact on this page links to its source. If you find an error, let us know.

  1. Los neumáticos del Model 3 llegan a su finkm77 · Motoring press · published September 2019 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  2. Porsche Panamera Recalls in EU (page 1)Car-Recalls.eu (Safety Gate) · Official body · consulted 29 October 2026
  3. Common problems Porsche (Panamera: wheel loosening, KBA)Car-Recalls.eu · Official body · consulted 29 October 2026