general problems of the 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid

I took my 2026 Toyota camry se to bob tyler Toyota on April 10, 2026, for safety recall service. The dealership kept my vehicle until approximately August 25, 2026. When I picked it up, the service paperwork indicated that the tires had been inspected, but it did not mention flat spots, recommend tire repair or replacement, or warn me that the vehicle might be unsafe to drive. I was not told of any tire problem at pickup. After leaving the dealership, I noticed the vehicle handled unsafely and veered off the road multiple times. I had not experienced this problem before leaving the vehicle at the dealership. I returned for evaluation on September 2 and again on September 14. Following its September 14 inspection, the dealership stated that the tires had flat spots from sitting while the vehicle was at its facility. The affected tires are size 235/45r18, listed for both front and rear on the door label. The vehicle and tires are available for inspection upon request. Whether the flat spots affected the alignment or other components is unknown. The unsafe handling put me, my passengers, and others at risk of a crash. I am concerned that the dealership inspected the tires on August 25 and released the vehicle without identifying or disclosing a condition it later confirmed. Toyota corporate advised me that the dealership is responsible for addressing the tires. I have requested a resolution. My vehicle has an open safety recall involving a bolt inside the hybrid powertrain inverter. The connection, if any, between the recall and tire condition is unknown. The vehicle was at the dealership for recall service during the period when the dealership says the tire flat spots developed. Aside from the dealership's inspections, whether the tires were inspected by Toyota corporate, an independent service center, police, or an insurer is unknown. I noticed no warning lamp or message before the handling problem. The first symptoms appeared after pickup around August 25.

Year: 2026 make: Toyota model: camry le hybrid VIN: [xxx] mileage at time of discovery: approximately 750 miles date purchased: approximately 20 days before discovery (22nd may 2026) tire brand/model: goodyear assurance rangemax tire dot number: 1m63p lf1r 1626 I purchased this Toyota camry new approximately 20 days ago. The vehicle currently has approximately 750 miles on it. During car washing, I discovered visible bulges on all four tires. The tires are goodyear assurance rangemax with dot number 1m63p lf1r 1626. The bulges appear on each tire sidewall and raise concerns about a possible manufacturing defect or structural failure within the tires. The vehicle has not been involved in any accident, impact, pothole strike, or other event that would reasonably explain identical bulging on all four tires. I visited dealership and they confirmed it's manufacturing defects. Also, goodyear service centre also confirmed it's manufacturing defects. Because tire sidewall bulges can indicate internal tire damage and increase the risk of tire failure, blowout, loss of vehicle control, crash, injury, or death, I believe this condition presents a significant safety concern. The fact that all four original-equipment tires exhibit similar bulging at very low mileage suggests the possibility of a defect affecting the tires or their manufacture. I am submitting this complaint so that NHTSA can investigate whether other consumers may be experiencing similar issues with goodyear assurance rangemax tires installed on new Toyota camry vehicles. Safety concern: potential tire sidewall defect resulting in bulging on all four tires at approximately 750 miles, creating a risk of tire failure, blowout, and loss of vehicle control. Tire dot info picture attached information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

235 45 r18 94v these tires came standard on a Toyota camry 2026 hev. These tires cannot be driven in cold weather conditions. It states on their website they grip the road better in temperatures above 47deg fahrenheit. Toyota is selling these cars in cold climates with these tires on the vehicle. Making them unsafe for myself, my children & anyone else driving on the road near one of these vehicles with the manufacturer tires on them. When the temperature here dropped below 30deg the tires were sliding all over the road. This made me feel & makes me feel unsafe.