Kumho recall: Tires

What is wrong

Kumho Tire Co., Inc. (“KTCI”) Is recalling certain Solus TA11 tires, size 225/60R16. The tire tread may separate. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."

What could happen

Tread separation may increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

KTCI will either refund the tire purchase price or replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 4, 2026. Owners may contact KUSA's customer service at 1-800-445-8646 (Option 2).

Vehicles covered

• Kumho Solus Ta11

Facts

NHTSA recall number

26T009000

Type

Tires

Filed by

Kumho Tire Co., Inc.

Reported to NHTSA

Mar 4, 2026

Owners notified

Apr 22, 2026

Vehicles or items affected

11,169

Started by

NHTSA compliance testing

Built

Jan 21, 2021 to Jan 31, 2023

Part

Tires

Safety standard

FMVSS 139

To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.