NHTSA tire-safety data for the Subaru Tribeca: recall notices matched to its factory tire fitment, plus owner-reported complaint volume. Recalls require a free remedy; complaints are unverified owner reports. Both are shown so you can judge the full safety picture.
3 tire-related recall notices on record for tires matched to this vehicle's factory fitment. Review each notice below and check your specific tire's DOT code against the campaign.
NHTSA campaigns
Tire recall notices matched to this vehicle
Each notice below is an NHTSA recall on a tire that matches one of this vehicle's factory fitment sizes (match confidence ≥ 0.5). A recall on a tire model does not mean every unit is defective; check the DOT date code on your sidewall against the campaign's affected production window.
Summary. TIRE DESCRIPTION: FALKEN RADIAL A/P AND OHTSU HIGH COUNTRY A/P TIRE SIZES LT235/85R16 10PR AND LT245/75R16 10PR MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 26, 2000, AND JANUARY 6, 2001. THESE TIRES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 109 "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES," SECTION 5.3 TIRE STRENGTH "PLUNGER TEST."
Consequence. CASING FAILURE CAN OCCUR IF TIRE IS LOADED TO THE MAX.
Remedy. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO GO TO ANY DEALER OF THEIR CHOICE THAT CAN PROVIDE REPLACEMENT TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 1, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FALKEN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-723-2553.
Summary. TIRE DESCRIPTION: RADIAL A/P, LT245/75R16, 10 PR, LOAD RANGE E, TIRES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1996 THROUGH JUNE 1997 (SERIAL NOS. ENDING016 AND 267), INSTALLED ON ALFA IDEAL TRAILER MODEL 235 (ID35RLT). IF THE TIRES ARE NOT PROPERLY INFLATED OR IF THE ALFA IDEAL MODEL 235 TRAILER IS OVERLOADED, THE RAISED WHITE RUBBER SIDE LETTER CAN SEPARATE FROM THE BLACK RUBBER SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE.
Consequence. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A TIRE BLOW OUT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy. FALKEN WILL REPLACE THE TIRES, INCLUDING THE SPARE.
Summary. "STANDARD LOAD" SPECIFICATIONS WERE INCORRECTLY PLACED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE TIRE MOLDS FOR "EXTRA LOAD" PRODUCTION TIRES. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES."
Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TIRES WITH CORRECTLY MARKED TIRES.
The recalls above matched tires offered in the following OEM size for the Subaru Tribeca. Confirm your size against the driver-door placard.
255/55R18
What to do if a tire on your vehicle is recalled
Find your tire's DOT code. The DOT date code is on the tire sidewall; the last four digits are the week and year of manufacture (e.g. 2419 = week 24 of 2019). Recalls apply to specific production windows, so this tells you whether your tire is in scope.
Check the campaign. Enter the NHTSA campaign number (linked in each notice above) at the free NHTSA recall lookup, or search by your tire brand and model.
Claim the free remedy. Under U.S. law, a recalled tire is remedied at no cost by the manufacturer; typically free replacement. Contact the tire maker or the dealer that sold the tire; you do not pay for a recall remedy.
Register your tires. Registering with the manufacturer (tire shops can do this at install) means you are notified directly of future recalls instead of finding out by chance.
Yes; there are 3 tire-related recalls on record matched to the Subaru Tribeca's factory tire fitment. Each notice above links to its NHTSA campaign. Recalls apply to specific production windows, so check the DOT date code on your sidewall.
How do I check if my tire is recalled?
Read the DOT date code on the sidewall (the last four digits are the week and year of manufacture), then enter the NHTSA campaign number or your tire brand and model at the free NHTSA recall lookup. Recalls cover specific production windows, so the date code determines whether your tire is affected.
What do I do if my tire is recalled?
A recalled tire is remedied at no cost; usually free replacement by the manufacturer. Contact the tire maker or the dealer that sold it. You never pay for a recall remedy under U.S. law.
Are tire complaints the same as a recall?
No. Complaints are voluntary owner reports of problems, unverified by NHTSA and not a recall. A recall is an official campaign requiring a free remedy from the manufacturer.
Sources
Last verified 2026-07-30 against the sources below.
