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NHTSA recall,

Toyo Open Country A/T III Tires

The tread may separate from the tire, which can cause loss of tire pressure and vehicle instability, increasing the risk of a crash.

What happened

Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas, Inc. is recalling certain Open Country A/T III tires in sizes 265/70R18 116T and 265/60R20 115T because the tread may separate from the tire. Tread separation can cause a loss of tire pressure and vehicle instability, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall was reported to NHTSA on February 6, 2026, and affects 567 tires distributed nationwide.

Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 15, 2026.

What to do

If yours is included:

  1. Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge.
  2. You may contact Toyo's customer service at 800-442-8696.
  3. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2026. Owners may contact Toyo's customer service at 800-442-8696.

Are your tires affected?

Listed by tire size and tire identification number (TIN). Check your tire's sidewall.

Tire size
265/70R18, 265/60R20
  1. Toyo Open Country a/T III, Tires

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas, Inc.
Component
Tire defect
Campaign
26T005000
Units affected
567
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer phone
800-442-8696

Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 3, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)