POL: 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 near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Toyota.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2006 Toyota Camry tires problems
severe 13 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $150 · see tires across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
13
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$150
2crashes
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering tires on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
TSB: 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 to include 2013 ? 2014 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Toyota vehicles are equipped with either conventional or run-flat tires. Sometimes punctures may occur as a result of contact with road debris or other hazards. If a puncture occurs, it may be possible to repair the tire and return it to service. With a conventional tire it is not possible to drive for an extended amount of time with the tire at low pressures as damage to the tire may occur. With run-flat t
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TSB: 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 to include 2013 ? 2014 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Toyota vehicles are equipped with either conventional or run-flat tires. Sometimes punctures may occur as a result of contact with road debris or other hazards. If a puncture occurs, it may be possible to repair the tire and return it to service. With a conventional tire it is not possible to drive for an extended amount of time with the tire at low pressures as damage to the tire may occur. With run-flat t
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Toyota vehicles are equipped with either conventional or run-flat tires. Sometimes punctures may occur as a result of contact with road debris or other hazards. If a puncture occurs, it may be possible to repair the tire and return it to service. With a conventional tire it is not possible to drive for an extended amount of time with the tire at low pressures as damage to the tire may occur. With run-flat tires, due to reinforced sidewalls, it is possible to drive for up to 100 miles (160 km) at speeds less than 55 mph (90 km/h) with little or no damage to the tire.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners report 13 tire failures on 2006 Camrys, involving multiple aftermarket and OEM brands: Kumho Solus KR21, Continental, Bridgestone Turanza and Potenza, Goodyear Integrity, and Pirelli. The dominant complaint is ply or belt separation—the tire's internal layers peel apart while driving, triggering violent vibration, loud noise, and hard pull to one side, usually occurring between 5,000 and 124,000 miles. One owner replaced all four Kumho tires in less than two weeks after they separated progressively; another experienced a Continental catastrophic blowout at 75 mph on a nearly new vehicle, causing the car to spin and strike the median.
Tread delamination is a second pattern: the entire tread section peels away from the carcass, sometimes leaving only sidewalls and steel belts. These failures happen at highway speed and cause immediate or near-immediate air loss. Owners also report poor wet and snow traction despite tires in good condition, along with one case of recurring air pressure loss triggering TPMS warnings.
Most failures result in wheel and rim damage requiring replacement. One high-speed blowout damaged the drivetrain. Owners state they followed recommended maintenance intervals and rotation schedules, yet failures persisted. Tire dealers reportedly denied warranty coverage on visibly defective tires in at least two cases.
Same Toyota Camry tires reports on nearby years: 2005 · 2007 · 2008 · 2009
Failure modes owners describe
Ply and belt separation
Multiple reports of tire ply or belt layers separating from the tire structure, creating sudden vibration, noise, and loss of vehicle control. Owners report belts pulling away from the tire carcass while driving.
When: Varies from 5,000 miles (narrative #2) to 124,000 miles (narrative #1); most failures occur between 15,000 and 100,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Loud noise from the tire; Significant vibration at speed above 20 mph; Vehicle pulling hard left or right; Loss of vehicle stability and control; Tire bouncing; Erratic swaying of the vehicle
Repairs/costs cited: Complete tire replacement required; wheel/rim damage often occurs and may require replacement; one owner reported drivetrain damage from a high-speed blowout
Tread delamination and separation
Tread section peels away from the tire body, sometimes leaving only sidewalls and steel belts intact. Occurs at highway speeds and causes immediate deflation.
When: Reported at 7,800 miles (narrative #3), 15,000 miles (narrative #8), and 35,000 miles (narrative #6: purchased at 65,326, failed at ~100,000 total mileage)
Symptoms owners cite: White smoke from the tire; Feeling of riding on the rim; Tire melting or excessive heat damage; Tread peeling away in large sections; Loud noise at the moment of separation; Immediate or gradual air loss
Repairs/costs cited: Tire and wheel replacement necessary; fender damage reported in multiple cases from rubber debris impact
Sudden blowout
Tire fails catastrophically at highway speed without warning, causing the tire to be completely obliterated and wheel/rim destruction.
When: Reported at low mileage: 5,000 miles (narrative #2) and low mileage reported in narrative #10
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden, complete tire failure at high speed (60+ mph); Vehicle loss of stability; Spinning/weaving on roadway; Median or median wall strike
Repairs/costs cited: Wheel and rim destruction; drivetrain damage; tow required; repairs performed at owner expense at Toyota dealership in one case
Poor wet/snow traction
Tires fail to provide adequate grip in wet or snowy conditions, causing vibration and noise under acceleration even when stopped, with no issues in dry conditions.
When: Discovered during wet or snowy weather driving conditions
Symptoms owners cite: Loss of traction when raining or snowing; Vibration and noise when accelerating from a stop in wet conditions; No traction issues in dry conditions; No warning indicators present
Tire pressure loss and TPMS warnings
One tire loses air pressure, rotating slower than others, triggering TPMS warning light. Issue recurred after tire replacement.
When: At approximately 51,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: TPMS warning light illumination; One tire losing air pressure; Tire rotating slower than other tires
Repairs/costs cited: Initial tire replacement performed but failure recurred
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer contact and claim filed
Synthesized from 13 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
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Common questions
How serious is the tires problem on the 2006 Toyota Camry?
It's a meaningful issue. 13 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $150.
At what mileage does the tires typically fail?
Across the 10 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most tires failures cluster between 5,000 and 100,000 miles, with the median around 51,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 5,000; a quarter make it past 100,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $150 for tires repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to tires?
No active recalls currently cover tires issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2006/Toyota/Camry.
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